1,389 Agniveers, Including 214 Women, Graduate from INS Chilka
On August 10, a significant milestone was achieved when 1,389 Agniveers, including 214 women, graduated from INS Chilka. The Passing Out Parade was reviewed by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff.
Key Figures in Attendance
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. The event was witnessed by proud family members, distinguished veterans, and eminent sports personality Omkar Singh, a gold medalist in Shooting during the Commonwealth Games 2010.
Admiral’s Address
Admiral Tripathi congratulated the trainees and urged them to uphold the Navy’s core values of Duty, Honour, and Courage. He emphasized the importance of focusing on subsequent training phases to become technologically proficient sea warriors.
Awards and Recognitions
The Chief Guest awarded medals and trophies to meritorious Agniveers. Vinay Maruti Kadam and Sanjana received the Chief of the Naval Staff Rolling Trophy and Gold Medal for Best Agniveer SSR and MR, respectively. Sakshi Mohan Mirje was awarded the Gen Bipin Rawat Rolling Trophy for Best Woman Agniveer in the overall order of merit. Ashish and Yuvraj were recognized as the best trainees in their respective courses.
Doubts Revealed
Agniveers -: Agniveers are young people who have joined the Indian Navy through a special program called ‘Agnipath’. They are trained to become sailors and serve the country.
INS Chilka -: INS Chilka is a training base for the Indian Navy located in Odisha, India. It is where new recruits are trained to become sailors.
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi -: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi is a high-ranking officer in the Indian Navy. He is the Chief of the Naval Staff, which means he is the top leader of the Navy.
Vice Admirals V Srinivas and Rajesh Pendharkar -: Vice Admirals V Srinivas and Rajesh Pendharkar are also high-ranking officers in the Indian Navy. They help in leading and managing the Navy.
Navy’s core values -: The Navy’s core values are important principles that guide the behavior and actions of Navy personnel. These values include honor, courage, and commitment.
Vinay Maruti Kadam and Sanjana -: Vinay Maruti Kadam and Sanjana are two of the top performers among the Agniveers who graduated. They received special awards for their achievements.
Omkar Singh -: Omkar Singh is a sports personality who attended the graduation ceremony. He is known for his achievements in sports and was there to support the graduates.
