INS Chilka Celebrates Passing Out Parade of Agniveer Batch 02/25, Marking the Transition to Sea Warriors
In a significant achievement for the Indian Navy, the completion of training for Batch 02/25 was celebrated at INS Chilka, as the seventh group of Agniveers participated in a striking Passing Out Parade (POP).
The Chief Guest, Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command, reviewed the parade and commended the trainees for their discipline, endurance, and unwavering determination.
The parade signaled the transformation of the Agniveers from novices into adept Sea Warriors, prepared for the demands of naval service. The event showcased the high standards of training, discipline, and determination ingrained at INS Chilka, a leading training facility of the Navy.
One of the ceremony's highlights was the Continuity Drill, which demonstrated exceptional coordination, precision, and collective excellence, earning accolades from senior officers and dignitaries.
The Reviewing Officer, speaking at the event, praised the trainees for their transformation through intensive training and highlighted the core values of professionalism, teamwork, and resilience that are synonymous with the Indian Navy. He also acknowledged the dedication of the instructors and staff at INS Chilka in developing disciplined and mission-ready sailors.
The successful passing out of Agniveer Batch 02/25 exemplifies the Indian Navy’s strong training system and its emphasis on creating a future-ready force rooted in discipline, skill, and national service.
