New Delhi: The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 01/26 batch of trainees will be held at INS Chilka on June 12, marking the successful completion of 16 weeks of basic training for the eighth batch of Agniveers of the Indian Navy and Naviks of the Indian Coast Guard.
The parade will signify an important milestone in the trainees’ transformation into disciplined and professionally trained sea warriors ready to serve the nation.
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan will be the chief guest and reviewing officer for the event. Family members of the passing-out trainees, veterans, sportspersons and other dignitaries are expected to attend the ceremony.
The event highlights the Indian Navy’s emphasis on rigorous training as the foundation of a professional fighting force. INS Chilka has played a key role in shaping recruits through structured academic, physical and outdoor training based on the values of duty, honour and courage.
As part of the ceremony, the chief guest will preside over the valedictory function and present awards and trophies to outstanding trainees, the champion division and the best instructor. The bilingual trainees’ magazine Ankur will also be unveiled.
Following the parade, the newly inducted personnel will undergo specialised professional training at various naval establishments and receive afloat attachments on frontline warships of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard.
