Admiral Sardari Mathradas Nanda
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Admiral Nanda became the Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS) in May 1962 in the rank of Rear Admiral. He was appointed Managing Director of Mazagon Dock Ltd. Bombay, in December 1964 and served there for 18 months. During this period, the re-organisation scheme of the Mazagon Dock and Leander Class frigates project were simultaneously taken up and he was responsible for giving both a good start.
Admiral Nanda was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) for the distinguished service of a very high order in 1966. He commanded the Indian Navy during the 1971 Indo-Pak War and steered it to a resounding victory. The Pakistan Navy was humbled and the Indian Navy had complete control over the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. He retired in 1973 after completing over 31 years of exceptional service.