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Visakhapatnam, Nov 16 (IANS) The policy framework and operational aspects of Naval Schools were in focus amid the transformative implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP-2020) at the annual Naval Education Society (NES) Conference 2025 held in Visakhapatnam, an official said on Sunday.
In his keynote address, Vice Admiral CR Praveen Nair stressed the imperative of uniformity across all Naval Schools to promote a comfortable, supportive and inclusive educational environment for the children of Naval personnel.
The conference held at Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam from 10 to 13 November saw meetings of the Executive Committee, Management Advisory Committee (MAC) and Academic Advisory Committee (AAC).
The Executive Committee meeting held on 12 November was chaired by Vice Admiral Nair, Controller of Personnel Services and Chairman, NES. The MAC and AAC session was led by Commodore SM Uruj Athar, Commodore (Naval Education) and Vice President, NES, an official statement said.
The four-day deliberations focused on aligning the activities of Naval Schools with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The event saw the participation of officials from Naval Headquarters as well as academic and administrative leaders representing naval schools from across the country.
Delegates presented case studies addressing the challenges and effective solution strategies. The issue-based deliberations promoted sharing of expertise and constructive dialogue on critical functional matters, leading to actionable solutions, the statement said.
For the first time, the NES Annual Conference welcomed the participation of Sankalp Schools – institutions dedicated to promoting education, pre-vocational training and life-skill development for children with special needs within the Naval community – underscoring a strong commitment to inclusivity and collaborative development.
In his address, Vice Admiral Nair stressed the imperative of uniformity across all naval schools.
Reviewing the progress over the past year, the Chairperson highlighted the ongoing reforms in line with NEP-2020, progress in standardization and policy facilitation as well as renewed investment in infrastructure and faculty development, which aims to establish Naval Schools as national exemplars of academic excellence.
The Chairperson also unveiled the revised Vision and Mission Statements of the Navy Education Society, realized with the broader mandate of developing a strong framework that transforms students into future-ready citizens based in a strong value system.
He said the amendment reflects the transformational ethos of NEP-2020, reaffirming NES’s commitment to provide high quality, inclusive education while celebrating important milestones and achievements of naval schools across India.
In recognition of academic excellence, the Chairman presented the NES Academic Awards for the academic year 2024-25 during the conference. The delegates were also given a guided tour of Navy Children Schools at Visakhapatnam.
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