Bhubaneswar, Nov. 9 -- The Indian Navy will conduct the Passing Out Parade (POP) of its ninth batch of Agniveers and Naviks of the Indian Coast Guard at INS Chilka on November 13, marking the successful completion of 16 weeks of intensive training by over 3,300 trainees, the largest batch to pass out from the naval training establishment.

According to a press release from INS CHILKA, the training programme is designed to transform young recruits into disciplined, physically agile, mentally resilient and professionally competent maritime personnel. The curriculum incorporates academics, physical conditioning, swimming, parade training, outdoor activities and camps to provide trainees with a comprehensive foundation for their future career...