Vice-Admiral Sameer Saxena, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command, addressed 2,172 trainee sailors at INS Chilka, emphasizing the importance of professional skills and technological awareness, along with embracing Navy’s core values of duty, honour, and courage. The Passing Out Parade of the second batch of 2025 at INS Chilka saw the participation of 2,172 sailor trainees, marking the successful completion of 16 weeks of training. The trainees showcased their transformation into disciplined and combat-ready Naval professionals during an impressive post-sunset ceremonial parade.
The passing-out batch included 2,103 Agniveers, 113 of whom were women Agniveers, 270 Senior Secondary Recruit (Medical Assistants), 44 sports entry personnel from the Indian Navy, and 295 ‘Naviks’ from the Indian Coast Guard. Vice-Admiral Saxena, along with Commodore B. Deepak Aneel, presided over the parade, attended by veterans, sports personalities, senior Naval officers, dignitaries, and family members of the trainees. The parade highlighted the trainees’ high standards of drill, discipline, and professionalism.
Vice-Admiral Saxena commended the trainees on their training completion, urging them to uphold the nation’s honour with courage and determination. He also appreciated the parents of Agniveers for their national contribution. The Chief Guest awarded medals and trophies to meritorious Agniveers, with Sashi B. Kenchavagol and Jatin Mishra receiving top honors. Anita Yadav was recognized as the Best Woman Agniveer, while Keshav Suryavanshi and Sonendra were acknowledged as the Best Naviks. The event concluded with accolades for the Overall Championship Trophy winners and the unveiling of the INS Chilka trainees’ magazine, Ankur 2025.
