New Delhi, 09 November (H.S.): The Indian Navy is set to witness the passing out of its largest-ever batch of Agniveers at INS Chilka on November 13. Comprising more than 3,300 trainees, the ninth batch of Agniveers of the Indian Navy and Naviks of the Indian Coast Guard will complete 16 weeks of intensive training before formally graduating from the naval training establishment.

The Passing Out Parade (POP) will mark the successful culmination of their rigorous training programme and the beginning of their professional careers in maritime service. This will be the largest batch to pass out from INS Chilka, marking a significant milestone in the Indian Navy’s efforts to build a young, capable and combat-ready maritime force.

Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff, will be the Chief Guest and Reviewing Officer at the parade, which will be held at INS Chilka, the Indian Navy’s premier training establishment. The ceremony will mark the completion of 16 weeks of training designed to transform young recruits into disciplined, physically agile, mentally resilient and professionally competent maritime personnel.

The training curriculum encompasses academics, physical conditioning, swimming, parade drills, outdoor activities and camps, providing recruits with a comprehensive foundation for their professional careers. Equal emphasis is placed on character building, leadership, discipline, camaraderie and teamwork, alongside the inculcation of the Navy’s core values of Duty, Honour and Courage.

The Passing Out Parade will be a moment of pride and accomplishment for the trainees, as their families witness the culmination of their training and the beginning of a new career. Naval veterans and distinguished guests will also attend the occasion.

The valedictory function will be presided over by Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command. Awards will be presented to meritorious trainees, the Champion Division and the Best Instructor in recognition of their outstanding performance and contribution to the training programme.

The occasion will also feature the unveiling of ‘Ankur’, the trainees’ bilingual magazine. The Passing Out Parade will be livestreamed on the Indian Navy’s official social media platforms, enabling people across the country to witness the ceremony.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar