Key Takeaways
- Rear Admiral Prakash Gopalan assumes the role of Deputy Commandant at the Indian Naval Academy.
- He brings extensive experience, including command of ships like Kora, Mysore, and Mumbai.
- His previous posts include Director Naval Plans, Defence Adviser in Colombo, and officer in the Eastern Fleet.
- The appointment strengthens training leadership at the academy located in Ezhimala.
Kannur: Rear Admiral Prakash Gopalan assumed charge as the Deputy Commandant and Chief Instructor of Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala on Friday.
The admiral, who was commissioned into the Indian Navy in July 1993, is an alumnus of the Naval Academy, Mandovi.
He also attended the Defence Service Staff College, Wellington, and the National Defence College in New Delhi.
A specialist in Navigation and Direction, he served as the Executive officer of Indian Naval ships Kirch and Shivalik and commanded Kora, Mysore and Mumbai.
He also held appointments as Director Naval Plans at Naval Headquarters, Defense Adviser at the High Commission of India at Colombo, and Fleet Operations officer of the Eastern Fleet, a release said today.
