Navy Foundation Pune Chapter held the first Admiral JG Nadkarni Memorial lecture to honour the late Adm JG Nadkarni, PVSM, AVSM, NM, VSM, ADC – former CNS and a longtime resident of Pune and member of NFPC – at the Central Park hotel on 26 May 2019. 

The Chief Guest was Cmde Rakesh Anand (retd), CMD MDL. The Keynote Address was delivered by Adm Arun Prakash (retd), former CNS. The welcome address was delivered by Cmde Ajay Chitnis (retd). Thereafter RAdm RJ Nadkarni, Chief of Staff, Southern Naval Command and son of the late Adm JG Nadkarni described his father’s illustrious career and shared his memories. Adm Arun Prakash then delivered a most enlightening and interesting talk on ‘India’s Response to the Challenge of Traditional and Non-Traditional Maritime Threats.’

Following the lecture, mementoes were presented. Thereafter Adm Arun Prakash and Cmde Anand interacted with NFPC Members over dinner. 

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