EZHIMALA ( KANNUR ): The Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala is fast emerging as a globally reputed institution and from this batch onwards cadets from some friendly nations are also joining the Academy, said the authorities. "We have got requests from various friendly nations but owing to the limitations in our capacity and the need to train more cadets from our own country, we have to restrict the admission to a selected few," said training captain Rahul Shankar. "In the batch starting this month, seven cadets from three friendly nations are joining the INA, which include four from Mauritius, two from Sri Lanka and one from Maldives." Though the other training facilities of the Indian navy used to provide training to cadets from abroad, and also organise joint exercises, when an institution is sought by the foreign countries for training their cadets, it is a major recognition, he said. "This means our training facility is reputed worldwide, which also points out that our navy is one of the best in the world." Once the next phase of development is complete, more candidates from abroad can be admitted, of course adhering to the rules and regulations, said Rahul Shankar. He also said more and female candidates are interested to join the Indian Navy and this is a positive sign.