Navy rolls back much-hyped plan to indigenise ranks
The Indian Navy has decided to abandon its plan to indigenise non-officer ranks, opting instead for a unified approach across all military services. This decision comes after the proposal, which aimed to replace colonial titles with Indian ranks, was initially supported by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The defence ministry believes that any changes should be implemented uniformly across the army, navy, and air force rather than as a navy-specific initiative.
- ▪The Indian Navy has dropped plans to rename non-officer ranks.
- ▪The proposal was part of a broader effort to eliminate colonial traditions in the military.
- ▪The defence ministry prefers a tri-services approach to any changes in rank nomenclature.
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Navy rolls back much-hyped plan to indigenise ranksThe Indian Navy has abandoned plans to rename non-officer ranks, preferring a unified approach across all military services instead.Published on: May 30, 2026 6:22 AM ISTBy Rahul SinghShare viaCopy link NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy has quietly dropped a much-hyped plan to indigenise the ranks of its non-officer cadre, a proposal that was part of a larger drive to shed military traditions inherited from the British, senior officials aware of the matter said on Friday.The proposal to replace colonial titles with Indian ranks was unveiled almost three years ago and backed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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