Introduction

The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 02/25 batch of Agniveer trainees was held at INS Chilka, marking the successful completion of initial naval training and formal induction of Agniveers into the Indian Navy.

Key Facts

1. Event: Curtain Raiser – Passing Out Parade (POP)
2. Batch: 02/25 Agniveer batch
3. Location: INS Chilka, Odisha
4. Date: January 2026
5. Training Duration:
   •  16 weeks of intensive initial naval training
6. Trainees Passing Out:
   •  Around 2,700 Agniveers, including over 200 women
7. Nature of Training:
   •  Physical conditioning
   •  Naval discipline
8. •  Seamanship and professional naval skills
9. Ceremonial Significance:
   •  Parade reviewed by senior naval officers
10. •  Families of trainees attended the ceremony
11. Outcome:
    •  Agniveers now move to advanced naval training and deployment streams

Prelims MCQ

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. INS Chilka is the primary basic training establishment of the Indian Navy.

2. Agniveers inducted under the Agnipath Scheme serve for a period of four years.

3. The Passing Out Parade at INS Chilka marks the completion of advanced naval specialisation training.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: a) 1 and 2 only