Passing out parade for first batch of 2,600 Agniveers to be held at INS Chilka

New Delhi: The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the first group of Agniveers will take place at INS Chilka on March 28 to commemorate the successful conclusion of training for close to 2,600 Agniveers, including 273 women.

The Agniveers faced 16 weeks of ab-initio training at INS Chilka, the top Indian Navy sailor training facility, as part of their transformation into Sea Warriors. The academic, service, and outdoor training at INS Chilka were all founded on the fundamental naval values of duty, honour, and bravery.

INS Chilka is the premier training establishment of the Indian Navy for sailors' ab-initio training upon induction. Commissioned in 1980, the institute undertakes various facets of service training like physical training, swimming, small arms, cyber security, naval orientation etc. The curriculum has been designed to develop mental and physical faculties essential for a career at sea.

Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, will be the chief guest and the reviewing officer of the passing out parade. Admiral M.A. Hampiholi, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, will also be present on the occasion along with other senior naval officers and dignitaries. The successful trainees would be deployed on frontline warships for their sea training.

With inputs from IANS