The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R K Dhowan, PVSM,AVSM, YSM, ADC addressing on the occasion of Birth Centenary of late Admiral SM Nanda at Naval Officers Mess Varuna, New Delhi on 11 Oct 15. The Birth Centenary of late Admiral SM Nanda was commemorated by the Navy Foundation Delhi Chapter under the aegis of the Indian Navy on 11 Oct 15 at Naval Officers Mess Varuna, New Delhi. Admiral RK Dhowan PVSM AVSM YSM ADC, Chief of Naval Staff was the chief guest and delivered the keynote address. Ms Ameeta Mehra, granddaughter of Admiral SM Nanda along with Admiral L Ramdas (Retd), former Chief of Naval Staff and RAdm Kirpal Singh (Retd) also addressed the gathering. The function was attended by senior retired naval officers and family members of the Late Admiral. Admiral VS Shekhawat (Retd), former Chief of Naval Staff released a fresh edition of the autobiography of Late Admiral SM Nanda on the occasion.