In a stunning evening ceremony on March 15, 2024, INS Chilka in Odisha became the proud venue for the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the third batch of Agniveers, referred to as 02/2023. This significant event saw 2,630 Agniveers, including 396 women, successfully complete their initial naval training and step into the next phase of their careers with the Indian Navy. The parade was conducted under the watchful eyes of Admiral R Hari Kumar, the Chief of the Naval Staff, with Vice Admiral V Srinivas, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command, playing a pivotal role as the conducting officer.