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**Indian Naval Academy Graduates 186 Trainees, Celebrates International Collaboration**

**Ezhimala, May 31, 2025** – The Indian Naval Academy (INA) at Ezhimala held its Spring Term 2025 Passing Out Parade (POP) today, celebrating the graduation of 186 trainees. The graduating class included Midshipmen from the 107th and 108th Indian Naval Academy Course, cadets from the 38th, 39th and 40th Naval Orientation Courses (NOC), and the 41st NOC (Coast Guard). This year’s class also featured cadets from four friendly foreign nations, highlighting the INA’s commitment to international cooperation.

Vice Admiral V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, reviewed the parade, which was attended by VAdm CR Praveen Nair, Commandant, INA, senior officers, and distinguished guests.

The prestigious President’s Gold Medal for topping the Indian Naval Academy B. Tech Course was awarded to Midshipman Nakul Saxena. Adding to the international dimension of the event, Midshipman Kiondo Michael Florence from Tanzania received the Rajya Raksha Mantri Trophy for Most Promising Cadet. This achievement underscores the inclusive and world-class training environment at the INA.

Other awardees included Midshipman Nithin S Nair (FOC-in-C (South) Trophy), Cadet Pawar Rohit Prakash and Cadet Rajnish Singh (CNS Gold Medals for NOC) and Cadet Kommu David (Director General Coast Guard trophy). Cheetah Squadron secured the Commandant’s Champion Squadron Banner, recognized for excellence across academic, service subjects, outdoor training, drill, sports, and extracurricular activities.

Vice Admiral Srinivas commended the trainees for their outstanding performance and military bearing. He also emphasized the importance of integrating foreign trainees, reinforcing international partnerships and showcasing India’s naval training prowess.

Following the parade, dignitaries shipped the stripes onto the passing out trainees, signifying their entry into the Indian Navy. The new officers will now continue their training at various naval establishments and ships, specializing in their chosen fields. The event concluded with interactions between the officers and their families, who proudly witnessed the culmination of their rigorous training.

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