**Executive Summary**
On 29 Nov 2025, the Indian Naval Academy (INA) in Ezhimala conducted a Passing Out Parade (POP) for a total of 232 trainees from various Naval Orientation Courses. The parade was reviewed by General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). The event marked the culmination of ab-initio training and included cadets from seven foreign nations.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Passing Out Parade:**
* Held at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, on 29 Nov 2025.
* Included 232 trainees from the 109th Indian Naval Academy Course, 39th, 40th, 41st, and 42nd Naval Orientation Courses.
* Included 18 cadets from seven foreign nations: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Maldives, Myanmar, Mozambique, and Seychelles.
* **Review and Attendance:**
* Reviewed by General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
* Attended by Mrs. Anupama Chauhan, President, Defence Wives Welfare Association, Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Vice Admiral Manish Chadha, and senior military officers.
* **Awards Presented:**
* The President's Gold Medal to Midshipman Vishesh Kumar.
* The Chief of the Naval Staff silver medal to Midshipman Shaurya Aditya Prajapati.
* The Commandant's Champion Squadron Banner to the Achiever Squadron.
* The FOC-in-C (South) Trophy to Midshipman Sidhant Jakhar.
* The CNS Gold Medal and the Commandant, Indian Naval Academy silver medal to Cadet Hrishikesh V Chaitanya and Cadet Satwik Dikshit, respectively.
* The Director General Coast Guard trophy to Cadet Ishan Shekhar.
* **Key Themes Highlighted**
* Importance of integrating foreign trainees, which strengthens international military cooperation.
* Highlights the Indian Navy's training excellence globally.
**Impact Analysis**
**Midshipmen and Cadets:**
* **Impact:** Recognition of achievement and culmination of initial training.
* **Action Required:** Proceed to various Naval training establishments and frontline ships to further hone professional skills.
**Instructors and Training Staff:**
* **Impact:** Acknowledgment of dedication.
* **Action Required:** Continue to provide support to trainees.
**Parents:**
* **Impact:** Recognition of unwavering support.
* **Action Required:** Support newly commissioned officers in their future endeavors.
**Indian Naval Academy:**
* **Impact:** Highlights growing international footprints and training excellence.
* **Action Required:** Continue to integrate foreign trainees to strengthen military cooperation.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala: The location where the Passing Out Parade was conducted and where naval officer training is conducted.
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS): The reviewer of the Passing Out Parade.
Ministry of Defence: The ministry under which the event falls, implying the involvement of defense policy and personnel.
Naval Orientation Course (Extended/Regular): A type of naval course for which cadets are graduating, indicating the program's scope.
Ministry of Defence
AUTUMN TERM 2025 - PASSING OUT PARADE
प्रव तथ: 29 NOV 2025 6:38PM by PIB Delhi
A grand Passing out Parade (POP) was conducted at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, on 29
Nov 2025. A Total 232 trainees, comprising Midshipmen of the 109th Indian Naval Academy Course,
cadets of 39th Naval Orientation Course (Extended), 40th Naval Orientation Course (Extended),
41th Naval Orientation Course (Regular and Coast Guard) and the 42nd Naval Orientation Course
(Friendly Foreign Country), passed out with flying colours, marking the culmination of their ab-initio
training. The passing-out cohort included 18 cadets from Seven friendly foreign nations (Bangladesh,
Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Maldives, Myanmar, Mozambique, Seychelles) reflecting the Academy’s growing
international footprints.
The Parade was reviewed by General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). He congratulated
the Midshipmen and cadets on their achievement during this ceremonial milestone. The Reviewing Officer
was accompanied by Mrs Anupama Chauhan, President, Defence Wives Welfare Association. The event
was also attended by Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval
Command, Vice Admiral Manish Chadha, Commandant INA, senior military Officers, and distinguished
guests.
The following awards were presented to recognise outstanding achievements: -
(a) The President's Gold Medal for standing first in the Indian Naval Academy B.Tech Course was
awarded to Midshipman Vishesh Kumar for his exceptional performance - underscoring INA’s inclusive
and world - class training ecosystem.
(b) The Chief of the Naval Staff silver medal was awarded to Midshipman Shaurya Aditya Prajapati.
The Commandant's Champion Squadron Banner was awarded to the Achiever Squadron for its exemplary
performance across, academics, service subjects, outdoor training, drill, sports, and extracurricular
activities.
(c) Midshipman Sidhant Jakhar received the FOC-in-C (South) Trophy for securing the highest order of
merit among ex NDA trainees.
(d) The CNS Gold Medal for best in Naval Orientation Course (Extended) and the Commandant, Indian
Naval Academy silver medal in Naval Orientation Course (Regular) were awarded to Cadet Hrishikesh V
Chaitanya and Cadet Satwik Dikshit respectively.
(e) The Director General Coast Guard trophy was awarded to Cadet Ishan Shekhar.The Chief of Defence Staff, complimented the trainees for their impeccable turnout and drill. He
commended the dedication of the instructors and the training staff, while acknowledging the unwavering
support of the parents. He emphasised the importance of integrating foreign trainees, which
strengthened international military cooperation and highlights the Indian Navy’s training excellence
globally.
In conclusion of the parade, the Chief of Defence Staff, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern
Naval Command, Commandant, INA and other dignitaries shipped the stripes of the passing-out trainees.
They interacted with the proud families who had assembled in large numbers to celebrate the successful
completion of a rigorous training regime. The newly commissioned officers will now proceed to various
Naval training establishments and frontline ships of the Indian Navy, to further hone their professional
skills.______________________________________________________________
VM/SKS 264/25
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