Passing Out Parade of Agniveers

A significant milestone was achieved as 2966 trainees, including 402 women Agniveers, 288 SSR (Med Asst) and 227 Naviks passed out from INS Chilka, Odisha on 07 Mar 2025. The Passing Out Parade (POP) marked the culmination of 16 weeks of rigorous ab-initio Naval training, in a unique post-sunset ceremony. The Parade was reviewed by VAdm V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding - in- Chief, Southern Naval Command. Cmde B Deepak Aneel, Commanding Officer, INS Chilka was the conducting Officer. The POP was witnessed by high achiever veterans namely Sureddy Siva Kumar, Ex - SPO, Sandeep Gupta, Ex-POELP, Lohrii Besii, Ex-POELP, GS Kocher, Ex-EMR 1 including eminent sports personality Eldhose Paul, CPO COM (TEL). This major event was also witnessed by the proud family members of the passing out course. The POP signifies not only the successful completion of initial training but also marks the commencement of a new chapter in the Indian Navy. The Indian Navy emphasises on a gender neutral environment to transform these men and women into a Combat Ready, Credible, Cohesive, and Future-Ready force.During his address, FOCINC, South congratulated the trainees for the successful completion of the course exemplifying hardwork, discipline and commitment. He impressed upon the Agniveers to hone their skills and be technologically aware, while imbibing the Navy's core values of Duty, Honour and Courage. He urged them to uphold the honour of the Nation while charting their course with courage and determination. He expressed his appreciation to the parents of Agniveers acknowledging their contribution to the Nation. The Chief Guest complimented Team Chilka for their relentless efforts and crucial role in shaping the transformation while living upto the motto of उद्यमेन हि सिध्यन्ति कार्याणि. The Chief Guest awarded medals and trophies to meritorious Agniveers. Devraj Singh Rathore, AVR (MR) and Pramodh Singh, AVR (SSR) received the Chief of the Naval Staff Rolling Trophy and Gold Medal for Best Agniveer MR and SSR respectively. Mansa Gulivindhala, AVR (SSR) was awarded the Gen Bipin Rawat Rolling Trophy for Best Woman Agniveer in the overall order of merit.  Mohit Kumar, NVK (GD) received the Director General, Indian Coast Guard Rolling Trophy and Director General Gold Medal for Best NVK (GD).Earlier during the Valedictory function, the FOCINC, South presented the overall Championship Trophy to Angre Division and Runners Up Trophy to Eklavya Division. He also unveiled the 02/24 edition of Ankur, the bilingual trainees' magazine of INS Chilka.