INS Chilka to pass out largest-ever batch of over 3,300 Navy, Coast Guard trainees on Nov 13
By Aroonim Bhuyan
New Delhi. The Indian Navy’s premier ab-initio training establishment, INS Chilka, will hold the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the ninth batch of Navy Agniveers and Indian Coast Guard Naviks on November 13, marking the completion of basic training by more than 3,300 recruits – the largest batch to graduate from the establishment.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence on November 9, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan will be the Chief Guest and Reviewing Officer at the parade, which will mark the culmination of 16 weeks of intensive training aimed at preparing the recruits for their careers in the maritime forces.
The training programme is designed to transform young recruits into disciplined, physically fit, mentally resilient and professionally competent personnel. Its curriculum combines academic instruction with physical conditioning, swimming, drill and parade training, outdoor activities and camps to provide a comprehensive foundation for their future responsibilities.
Besides developing professional skills, the programme places emphasis on character building, leadership, discipline, camaraderie and teamwork. It also seeks to instil the core naval values of duty, honour and courage among the trainees.
The parade will be a significant milestone for the recruits and their families, who will witness the completion of the training programme and the beginning of their professional journey in the Navy and Coast Guard. Naval veterans and other distinguished guests are also expected to attend the ceremony.
The subsequent 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 outstanding trainees, the champion division and the best instructor in recognition of their performance and contribution to the training programme.
The occasion will also feature the unveiling of Ankur, a bilingual magazine produced by the trainees.
To enable people across the country to witness the event, the Indian Navy will livestream the POP on its official social media platforms.
The record number of trainees completing the course highlights INS Chilka’s role in preparing personnel for the Navy and Coast Guard. The establishment provides recruits with the foundational military, physical and professional training required before they move on to specialised instruction and their respective operational assignments.
