The Ministry of Defence announced the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 01/26 batch of trainees scheduled for June 12, 2026, at INS Chilka. The event marks the successful completion of 16 weeks of rigorous ab-initio training for the eighth batch of Agniveers of the Indian Navy and Naviks of the Indian Coast Guard. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, will serve as the Chief Guest and Reviewing Officer for the parade.
The ceremony will be attended by family members of the trainees, distinguished veterans, eminent sportspersons, and other dignitaries. As part of the event, the Chief Guest will preside over the Valedictory Function and present awards and trophies to meritorious trainees, the Champion Division, and the Best Instructor. The bilingual trainees' magazine 'Ankur' will also be unveiled during the occasion.
Following the parade, the trainees will proceed for specialized professional training at various Naval establishments and afloat attachments onboard frontline warships of both the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard. The event will be live-streamed on the Indian Navy's official social media platforms. This content describes a ceremonial military event without financial or market data.
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