As part of Navy Week 2016 activities, school children from about 36 schools of Kochi were given an opportunity to visit the naval base from 18 to 20 November 16. A total of approximately 3500 students visited the naval base during the three days from 09:00 am to 04:30 pm IST.
<p>On arrival, the students were taken to INS Sutlej, Sunayana and Kirch in separate groups. The students were explained the basic functions involved in sailing of a ship by officers of the ship. Various training establishments such as Naval Institute of Aeronautical Technology, Seamanship School and Diving School had set up their displays / equipment in the naval base for the benefit of the visiting school children. Uses of various naval equipments were explained to the students.  Naval films were also screened to motivate the students. Subsequently, they witnessed flying operations at Naval Air Station, INS Garuda and were shown various naval aircraft from close quarters.
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Approximately 300 NCC cadets also visited the ships and air station along with NCC Officers and staff on 18 November 16.
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