In a ceremonial division held on June 26, 2024, Surgeon Commodore RW Thergaonkar assumed the role of the 36th Commanding Officer of INHS Sanjivani, the flagship hospital of the Indian Navy located in Kochi.
He takes over the reins from Surgeon Commodore Ajit Gopinath, VSM, marking a significant leadership transition at one of the navy’s most critical healthcare institutions.
INHS Sanjivani, renowned for its comprehensive medical facilities, continues to uphold its legacy of exemplary service and medical excellence under new leadership.