1,389 Agniveers Pass Out From INS Chilka At Indian Navy ceremony

New Delhi: In a significant milestone as many as 1,389 Agniveers, including 214 women Agniveers of the Indian Navy passed out from the portals of INS Chilka on Friday. The Passing out Parade was reviewed by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff. Vice Admiral V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command was the Conducting Officer of the parade. Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command was also present on the occasion.

This momentous event was witnessed by proud family members of the passing out course, distinguished veterans, and eminent sports personality Omkar Singh, MCPO I (GS), Gold medalist in Shooting during Common Wealth Games 2010.

CNS congratulated the trainees on the parade and exhorted the passing out course to uphold the Navy's core values of Duty, Honour, and Courage in their pursuit of nation-building. He urged them to focus on their subsequent phases of training and become technologically proficient sea warriors.

Navy Chief Calls Agniveer Scheme ‘Golden Opportunity’ For Youth

The Agniveer scheme is a golden opportunity for the youths to serve the nation, the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi has said.

He urged them to focus on their subsequent phases of training and become technologically proficient sea warriors.

The Chief Guest awarded medals and trophies to meritorious Agniveers during the POP. Vinay Maruti Kadam, AVR SSR and Sanjana, AVR MR received the Chief of the Naval Staff Rolling Trophy and Gold Medal for Best Agniveer SSR and MR respectively. Sakshi Mohan Mirje, AVR SSR was awarded the Gen Bipin Rawat Rolling Trophy for Best Woman Agniveer in the overall order of merit and Ashish, NVK GD & Yuvraj, NVK DB were awarded best trainees in their respective courses.

(With Inputs from Agencies)