Indian Navy has launched a ‘360 degree appraisal mechanism’.
It has introduced a ‘360 degree appraisal mechanism’ for promotion boards to address the limitations of the current top-down approach.
Under the new mechanism, an officer’s professional knowledge, leadership attributes, suitability in war/crisis, and potential for higher ranks will be assessed through large-scale surveys from peers and subordinates.
Inputs obtained from the surveys will be analyzed by a Board of Officers, headed by a Flag Officer.
This will also be provided as feedback to the officers for behavioural changes and improvements.
The Indian Navy aims to adopt best practices. It aims to maintain a combat-ready and future-proof force.
