239 trainees, including 29 women, graduate from Indian Naval Academy in Kerala

In a spectacular Passing Out Parade at the Indian Naval Academy INA Ezhimala Kerala on Saturday 239 trainees graduated with distinction marking the successful completion of their abinitio training according to a releaseThe graduating trainees included Midshipmen from the 107th Indian Naval Academy Course cadets from the 38th and 39th Naval Orientation Course Extended the 39th Naval Orientation Course Regular and the 40th Naval Orientation Course Coast Guard and Foreign news agency ANI reportedThe Passing Out Parade also saw the participation of eight foreign cadets from four countries alongside 29 women traineesThe Parade was reviewed by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi Chief of the Naval Staff who awarded medals to the meritorious Midshipmen and Cadets following the Ceremonial Review reported ANIThe Chief Guest was accompanied by Shashi Tripathi President of the Naval Welfare and Wellness Association NWWA while VAdm V Srinivas Flag Officer CommandinginChief Southern Naval Command served as the Conducting Officer VAdm CR Praveen Nair Commandant of the Indian Naval Academy along with Deepa Bhatt President of NWWA Ezhimala also graced the occasionAs per the release the Presidentrsquos Gold Medal for the Indian Naval Academy B Tech Course was awarded to Midshipman Ayush Kumar Singh while the CNS Silver Medal and FOCinC South Bronze Medal for the same course were conferred upon Midshipman Karan Singh and Midshipman Kartikey V Vernekar respectively ANI reportedSLt Ritwik Mishra received the CNS Gold Medal for the Naval Orientation Course Extended while Cadet Srajan Jain and SLt Bodekar S Subhash were awarded the FOCinC South Silver Medal and Commandant INA Bronze Medal respectivelySLt Isha Shah received the CNS Gold Medal for the 39th NOC Regular while the Commandant INA Silver Medal and the Zamorin Trophy for best allround woman cadet were awarded to SLt Mathi Nesiga T and SLt Isha Shah respectivelyThe Director General Coast Guard Best Assistant Commandant Award was presented to Assistant Commandant Akash TiwariThe successful trainees marched in a spectacular display with gleaming ceremonial swords and rifles saluting as they passed the Academyrsquos Quarterdeck in Slow March to the evocative tune of Auld Lang SyneThis poignant farewell a tradition in armed forces worldwide marked their Antim Pag or final step at the Indian Naval Academy Proud parents witnessing this significant milestone beamed with joy and pride as they celebrated their childrens remarkable achievements The ceremony was a fitting culmination of the traineesrsquo hard work resilience and dedication throughout their rigorous training at the Academy the release addedThe Chief of the Naval Staff congratulated the trainees on their impeccable turnout and drill movements during the Parade He also expressed gratitude to the parents for supporting their children in choosing the noble profession of arms highlighting their commitment to the service of the nation He also emphasised the integration of international trainees which strengthens Indiarsquos foreign cooperation and showcases INArsquos worldclass training facilitiesAddressing the Passing Out trainees the CNS stressed the timeless pillars of military leadership ndash courage resilience and integrity He further highlighted that the true strength of military leaders lay in their ability to anticipate act decisively and inspire their teams to achieve success in every operation amp mission and overcome any challengeAs the trainees prepare to step out of the Indian Naval Academy as Commissioned Officers the CNS reminded them that The weight of the national security rests on your shoulders Wear it with pride carry it with honour and never falter in its serviceFollowing the Parade the CNS FOCINC South and Commandant INA along with other dignitaries participated in the Stripe Shipping ceremony where the trainees adorned their naval stripes for the first time They also interacted with the trainees and their families over tea congratulating them on the successful completion of trainingThe newly commissioned officers will now proceed to various Naval and Coast Guard ships and establishments while foreign cadets will return to their respective navies These officers will further specialise in their respective fields upholding the core values of Duty Honour and Courage as they embark on their professional journeysWith ANI inputs