India, Aug. 9 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
A significant milestone was achieved as the sixth batch of Agniveers passed out from the portals of INS Chilka on 08 Aug 25. The post sunset Passing Out Parade saw 2010 Agniveers (including 309 women Agniveers) of the Indian Navy, and 276 Naviks of Indian Coast Guard took the Antim Pag during. Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command reviewed the parade. Cmde B Deepak Aneel, Commanding Officer INS Chilka was the Conducting Officer.
The event was also attended by distinguished veterans, namely Om Prakash Singh, Ex-POELR, Surendra Singh Rathaur, Ex-POELR, Onkar Singh Shekhawat, Ex-POCDI and eminent Sports Personality Md...