Defence / INS Chilka to host Passing Out Parade for record 3,300 Agniveers

Bhubaneswar, Nov 9: INS Chilka, the Indian Navy’s premier ab-initio training establishment in Odisha, will host the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the ninth batch of Agniveers of the Indian Navy and Naviks of the Indian Coast Guard on November 13, officials said on Monday.

The parade will be reviewed by Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff, who will attend the event as the Chief Guest and Reviewing Officer.

Training Milestone

More than 3,300 trainees will pass out during the ceremony after successfully completing 16 weeks of rigorous ab-initio training, making it the largest batch ever to graduate from INS Chilka.

The training programme has been designed to transform young recruits into disciplined, physically fit, mentally resilient and professionally competent sea warriors. The curriculum combines academic instruction, physical conditioning, swimming, parade drills, outdoor activities and camp training, ensuring holistic development of the trainees.

Equal importance is given to character building, leadership, discipline, camaraderie and teamwork, while reinforcing the Indian Navy’s core values of Duty, Honour and Courage.

Moment of Pride

The Passing Out Parade is expected to be a memorable occasion for the trainees and their families, who will witness the culmination of months of intensive training and the beginning of a new chapter in their military careers.

Naval veterans and distinguished guests are also expected to attend the event.

Awards and Recognition

The valedictory function will be presided over by Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command. During the ceremony, awards will be presented to outstanding trainees, the champion division and the best instructor in recognition of excellence in training and performance.

The event will also witness the unveiling of Ankur, a bilingual magazine showcasing the contributions and experiences of trainees.
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Live Telecast

To enable wider public participation, the Indian Navy will stream the Passing Out Parade live through its official social media platforms, allowing citizens across the country to witness one of the force's key training milestones.

The ceremony will underscore the Navy's continued efforts to develop a new generation of highly trained personnel prepared to serve the nation with professionalism, commitment and courage.