1951: On This Day, 18 September 1951, INHS Asvini, was commissioned into the Indian Navy. INHS Asvini is a vital medical institution that provides essential healthcare services to both serving and retired naval personnel. INHS Asvini plays a significant role in maintaining the health and well-being of the naval community, fulfilling a crucial role in times of both peace and crisis.
INHS Asvini
INHS Asvini is a 1000-bed tertiary care hospital located in Colaba, Mumbai, India. It is one of the largest and most prestigious hospitals in the Indian Navy. INHS Asvini provides a wide range of medical services, including general medicine, surgery, pediatrics, gynecology, obstetrics, and dentistry. It also has specialized departments such as oncology, cardiology, neurology, and nephrology.

INHS Asvini is a referral hospital for all naval personnel in the Western Command. It also provides medical care to retired naval personnel and their families. INHS Asvini is also a teaching hospital for postgraduate students in medicine and dentistry.