An inspiring and smartly turned out parade marked the culmination of 21 weeks of basic training here at INS Chilka on Friday.
A total of 1,640 trainees passed out successfully from the portals of INS Chilka on Friday. The trainees would proceed for cadre specific professional training both for sea and professional training schools of the Indian Navy.
The parade was reviewed by chief naval staff Admiral Sunil lanba. “It is incumbent upon you to serve the navy with honour, dignity and commitment,” said lanba, reiterating that no effort would be small and no sacrifice would be great in serving our glorious nation and splendid service.
Vivek Singh Bhadoria, VK Mishra and Mohit Kumar were felicitated as best trainees in respective categories for meritorious performance. Vice- Admiral AR Karve, trainees’ parents and other dignitaries of the Indian Navy were present in the ceremony.