Visakhapatnam, Nov 16 (NationPress) The policy framework and operational strategies of Naval Schools were the focus during the Annual Navy Education Society (NES) Conference 2025, held in Visakhapatnam, as stated by an official on Sunday.

In his keynote speech, Vice Admiral C.R. Praveen Nair stressed the necessity for consistency across all Naval Schools to create a supportive and inclusive educational atmosphere for the children of Naval personnel.

The conference took place at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam from November 10 to 13 and included meetings of the Executive Committee, Management Advisory Committee (MAC), and Academic Advisory Committee (AAC).

The Executive Committee meeting, chaired by Vice Admiral Nair, Controller Personnel Services and Chairperson of NES, occurred on November 12. The sessions of the MAC and AAC were led by Commodore S.M. Urooj Athar, Commodore (Naval Education) and Vice Chairperson of NES, according to an official announcement.

Discussions throughout the four-day event centered on aligning Naval Schools' operations with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

The event saw participation from officers at Naval Headquarters as well as academic and administrative leaders representing Naval Schools across the country.

Delegates presented case studies addressing challenges and effective resolution strategies, fostering expertise sharing and constructive dialogue on crucial operational issues, leading to actionable solutions, as per the statement.

In a first, the NES Annual Conference included participation from Sankalp Schools—institutions dedicated to promoting education, pre-vocational training, and life-skills development for children with special needs in the Naval community, highlighting a strengthened commitment to inclusivity and collaborative growth.

During his address, Vice Admiral Nair reiterated the need for consistency across all Naval Schools.

Evaluating the previous year's progress, the Chairperson underscored ongoing reforms aligned with NEP-2020, advancements in standardization and policy facilitation, and renewed investments in infrastructure and faculty development aimed at positioning Naval Schools as a national model of academic excellence.

The Chairperson also revealed the updated Vision and Mission Statements of the Navy Education Society, realigned to cultivate a robust framework that prepares students to become future-ready citizens grounded in a strong value system.

This revision reflects the transformational ethos of NEP-2020, reaffirming NES's commitment to delivering high-quality, inclusive education while celebrating significant milestones and achievements of Naval Schools throughout India.

In recognition of academic excellence, the Chairperson presented the NES Academic Awards for the Academic Year 2024-25 during the conference. Delegates also enjoyed a guided tour of the Navy Children Schools located in Visakhapatnam.