Kannur, Aug. 1 -- The Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, marked a significant moment in its institutional journey as Vice Admiral Manish Chadha AVSM, VSM, took over as Commandant of the Academy on August 1.

According to a release, Vice Admiral Manish Chadha succeeds Vice Admiral CR Praveen Nair, AVSM, NM, who steered the Academy with vision, professionalism, and commitment.

A highly decorated Flag Officer, Vice Admiral Manish Chadha is an alumnus of the 78th course of the National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla, and was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1 1991.

A Communication and Electronic Warfare Specialist, he has done his Staff Course from Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and Higher Command Course from the Natio...