Naval institute celebrates diamond jubilee

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Press Trust of India Kochi
Last Updated : Jun 17 2016 | 6:32 PM IST
An international seminar, an aero expo and release of special postal cover today marked celebration of the 60th anniversary of Naval Institute of Aeronautical Technology (NIAT), a premier Aviation technical training establishment of the Indian Navy.
The seminar on "Challenges in Maintenance and Training of Fixed and Rotary wing Naval Air Assets" along with Industry Exposition (Aero-Expo) showcasing emerging technologies in field of Aviation and Marine was inaugurated by Vice Admiral A R Karve, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command.
A special day postal cover was also released jointly by Vice Admiral Karve and Post Master General (Kochi) Sumathi Ravichandran commemorating the occasion, a Navy release said.
The aim of conducting expo was to provide opportunity to the Indian Defence Industry to showcase their core technology and indigenisation capabilities in line with the 'Make in India' drive, it said.
Leading aviation and marine industries of the country put up stalls showcasing their core expertise and indigenisation capability.
"A large number of eminent speakers and academicians from Indian Navy, DRDO, HAL, CEMILAC, DGCA, and industry giants like Boeing Ltd, Rolls-Royce ltd participated and presented their views in the form ofpapers," the release said.
Also in presence were the former directors, officers and sailors of the institute.
Additionally, the Institute also conducted community service at Old age home' under Ministry of Labour and Social Justice at Thevera and a 'Painting Competition' for the children of Southern Naval Command, cycling expedition to Andhakaranzhi Beach where cleanliness drive was undertaken as a part of 'Swatch Bharat Abhiyan' during the run up to the diamond jubilee celebrations.
Set up in 1965, the institute witnessed rapid growth especially over the last decade and is recognised as a 'Centre for Aeronautical Science and Technology' by Cochin University' with the offering of a host of courses such as M Tech, BSc, and Diploma in Aeronautics.
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First Published: Jun 17 2016 | 6:32 PM IST

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