Suryaa National Desk: The Indian Navy is set to conduct a passing out parade (POP) for the ninth batch of Agniveers and Indian Coast Guard sailors on November 13 at INS Chilka in Odisha. Over 3,300 personnel will participate in the parade, marking the completion of their 16-week basic training.
The training program included academics, swimming, parade drills, adventure sports, and maritime challenge simulations. Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan will attend the event as the chief guest and reviewing officer. Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command, will preside over the ceremony.
During the event, awards will be presented to meritorious trainees, the champion division, and instructors. Additionally, the bilingual magazine Ankur, created by the Agniveers, will be released. The ceremony will be attended by the families of the personnel and will be live-streamed on the Indian Navy's official social media platforms.
