Bhubaneswar: The passing out parade of the fourth batch of Agniveers will be held at INS Chilika in Odisha on Friday.
According to an official statement released on Tuesday, the parade will mark the completion of the training of 1,390 Agniveers, including 216 women cadets.
The ceremony will see the Agniveers take the ‘Antim Pag’ as they depart from INS Chilika. According to the statement, 330 Coast Guard Naviks will also graduate at this event, the statement said.
Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi will be the chief guest, while Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command, will be the conducting officer of the parade.
The Defence Ministry noted that the event not only marks the successful completion of 16 weeks of initial naval training for the Agniveers, but also signifies their new journey in the combat-ready, credible, and future-focused Indian Navy.
Training at Chilika included academics, various service aspects, and outdoor exercises based on the core values of duty, honour, and courage. During the parade, deserving Agniveers will receive awards from the CNS in various categories.
