New Delhi: Today i.e December 4 is observed as the Navy Day every year to celebrate the achievements and role of the naval force to the country. The Indian Navy has played a pivotal role over the years in ensuring the country's vast coastline is safe and secure.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday Twitter to wish Indian Navy on the occasion. The tweet reads, "Navy Day greetings to all valorous personnel of the Indian Navy and their families. India is grateful to our Navy for protecting the nation and the commendable role the Navy plays during disaster relief," he tweeted.

Chiefs of Indian Navy, Army and Air Force paid homage at the Amar Jawan Jyoti earlier in the day as a mark of respect to Bravehearts who sacrificed their lives in the service of India.

The Indian Navy also sent a strong message to the nation via Twitter. The tweet reads, . "Our Navy Day greetings to our countrymen, warm and sincere, come with this solemn yet strong assurance - we will spare no effort to serve and protect you, and to defend and promote national interests at, on, from and across the seas."