Naval Academy, Ezhimala

A Special cover was released by the Army Postal Service on 8th Jan 2009 by Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh after inaugurating the Naval Academy at Ezhimala in Kannur,Kerala.The inaugural function was also attended by the Defence Minister and Chief Minister of Kerala. The Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sureesh Mehta presided over the ceremony.The foundation stone of the institute was laid down by the former Prime Minister of India Late Rajiv Gandhi.

Inaugurating the academy, Manmohan Singh said, "It is my profound pleasure to be present here today at this magnificent campus overlooking the Arabian Sea. There could not have been a better place for the establishment of India's Naval Academy."

Located in Kannur district of Kerala, this academy will not only be the premier officer training establishment of the Indian Navy, but also would be the largest Naval Academy in Asia. Commencing June 2009, all officers inducted into the Indian Navy under various schemes will undergo basic training at this academy.