The Navy Foundation is an umbrella organisation for serving retired Indian Naval officers and was formed on 27 Dec 1988.

It’s primary charter is:

• An apolitical & secular organisation
• Maintain contact & fraternal relationship between Naval veterans
• In event of wars, calamities will place veterans at the disposal of government
• Carry out charitable, social, philanthropic, cultural, educational & other activities for the benefit of retired fraternity.

The Navy Foundation office bearers are as follows:-

• Ex-Officio President - CNS
• Ex-Officio Vice President - CPS
• Ex-Officio Secretary – Cmde (ESM Affairs)
• Ex-Officio Treasurer – Cmde (NPF)
• Ex-Officio Legal Advisor - JAG (Navy)

The Chennai charter is a regional branch of it’s parent body, The Navy Foundation. It was established in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 15 Feb 1990.

The story of the Navy Foundation by Admiral JG Nadkarni   - Click on the link below to read the story

https://dnv.indiannavy.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-05/Birth_of_the_foundation-1.pdf