GOA NAVAL AREA HOSTS ANNUAL NAVY EDUCATION SOCIETY CONFERENCE – 2024.

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GOA NAVAL AREA HOSTS ANNUAL NAVY EDUCATION SOCIETY CONFERENCE – 2024.

Why in news?

• The Annual Navy Education Society (NES) Conference 2024 took place atHeadquarters Goa Naval Area, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa, from 20 to 22 Nov24. 

Important points:

• The events included meetings of the Executive Committee, Management Advisory Committee (MAC), and Academic Advisory Committee (AAC), 
• where discussionsfocused on the policy framework for Naval Schools, particularly the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. 
• The Executive Committee Meeting on 22 Nov 24 was chaired by Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty, Controller Personnel Services and Chairperson of NES.
• In his address, Vice Admiral McCarty commended the significant role of Naval Schools in providing quality education to children of naval personnel. 
• He emphasized the importance of implementing the NEP and other policy guidelines effectively, ensuring a deep understanding of their principles. 
• He also urged school managements to foster a learning environment that motivates students to develop life skills and excel in both academics and co-curricular activities.

What is Navy Education Society?

• The NES is registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 with its registered office at the Directorate of Naval Education.

objectives:

• The primaryaim of NES is promotion of education, science, culture, literature and fine arts amongst the children and families of serving and retired naval personnel.
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