IN PICS: A Day With Agniveers Getting Trained For Indian Navy At INS Chilka

On Tuesday, nearly 2,600 Agniveers, including 273 women, will pass out from INS Chilka. This is the first-ever passing out of the Agniveers from any training institution of the country, according to the Indian Navy. (Image Source: Nayanima Basu/ABP Live)

After passing out, these young aspiring soldiers will have to undergo professional training from May onwards. The successful trainees would be deployed on frontline warships for their sea training. (Image Source: Ayan Hussain/ABP Live)

On June 14, 2022, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the three Service Chiefs launched the Agnipath Scheme. From November onwards, the Indian Navy started recruiting the Agniveers from all corners of the country. It also took the initiative to recruit women Agniveers. (Image Source: Ayan Hussain/ABP Live)

The day for these Agniveers begin with Parade at 6:30 am followed by a gun drill. Thereafter, they go for swimming while some of them head towards arms training and fire fighting exercise. (Image Source: Ayan Hussain/ABP Live)

The Agniveers are given small arms training with INSAS, Carbine and LMG. They are also taught the basics of a ship, warship, helicopters and submarines. Guest lectures are arranged to give the Agniveers lessons on India’s military history and strategic ambitions. (Image Source: Ayan Hussain/ABP Live)

Agniveers at INS Chilka are content with the fact that they are able to undergo and learn some skills and techniques, which will open up more avenues for them. (Image Source: Ayan Hussain/ABP Live)

During the Passing Out Parade Tuesday, the Agniveers would be accorded various awards based upon their performance. (Image Source: Ayan Hussain/ABP Live)