The passing-out parade of 71 cadets of the Sainik School, Kazhakootam was held at the school parade ground. Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, Vice Admiral Harinder Singh was the chief guest on the occasion and reviewed the parade. In his address to the cadets, Vice Admiral Harinder Singh exhorted the cadets to volunteer for the defence services and contribute the individual might for safeguarding their motherland from the enemy. He said that it is heartening to note that about 600 cadets who have passed out of this school are commissioned as officers in various arms of the defence forces. The Vice Admiral reminded the cadets that it is their sacred duty to be vigilant and contribute their might, keeping in view the changes in the present security scenario.

Cadet Captain Praveen commanded the parade. Air Cmde R Khurana, Cdr Paul Abraham, Principal, Sainik School, Lt Col JA Roeque, Headmaster and Cdr Anil Eappen attended the function, besides parents of the cadets.