A total of 2,187 sailors have successfully completed a 21-week basic training programme from the portals of INS Chilka, a premier training establishment of the Indian Navy.An inspiring passing-out parade marked the culmination of the programme on Friday with Chief of Staff Southern Naval Command Rear Admiral RB Pandit reviewing the parade.
The trainees will now proceed for cadre specific professional training both at sea and professional training schools of the Indian Navy. Sudhir Das (SSR), Tulasidas Bharadwaj Navik (GD), Paleti Yesuratnam Navik (DB) and Gopal Krishna Dalai MR (CK) were adjudged as best trainees in their respective categories. The function was attended by trainees’ parents and dignitaries from the navy and coast guard.