INS Chilka

Official Twitter Account of INS Chilka-The Premier ab-initio Training Establishment of the #IndianNavy for #Agniveers & #NOIC (Odisha) 🚢⚓️

[INS Chilka @IN_Chilka]

𝟭𝟲 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗦. 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗬. 𝗔 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥⚓

Over 16 weeks at #INSChilka, every trainee undergoes a journey of growth - evolving in discipline, confidence and character. Along the way, bonds of trust, camaraderie and learning from instructors become an integral part of this transformation.

A journey of individual growth, strengthened by collective efforts.

#INSChilka #IndianNavy #Agniveers

[SpokespersonNavy @indiannavy]

⚓ A defining moment awaits at #INSChilka!

Over 3,300 Agniveers of the #IndianNavy and Naviks of the #IndianCoastGuard prepare to pass out after a rigorous training, marking the culmination of a transformative journey and beginning of a new career.

Witness the Passing Out Parade of the largest ever batch of #Agniveers from INS Chilka, on 13 Nov 26,reviewed by Adm Krishna Swaminathan, #CNS.

Details
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https://t.co/W3RG7cacYc

@IN_Chilka

[PIB India @PIB_India]

Indian Navy to conduct Passing Out Parade of largest batch of #Agniveers at INS Chilka

◆ The parade will mark the successful completion of 16 weeks of ab-initio training by over 3,300 trainees, making it the largest batch to pass out from INS Chilka

◆ The parade will mark the culmination of an intensive training programme designed to transform young recruits into disciplined, physically agile, mentally resilient and professionally competent sea warriors

More details: https://t.co/Qygbhlgfa4

[INS Chilka @IN_Chilka]

🌿 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀. 𝗔 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 🇮🇳
As part of #SpecialCampaign6 and #SwachhataHiSeva2026, the Unit undertook various initiatives, including:

🤝 Unit outreach activities involving personnel, civilians, families & children
🌱 Tree plantation outside the Unit
🧹 Cleanliness drives in civil & unit areas
🌍 En-route lecture on environmental protection

Together, let’s promote cleanliness, environmental awareness and community participation for a cleaner, greener India! 🇮🇳

#SHS2026 #SwachhataHiSeva2026 #Swachhotsav #SpecialCampaign6

@SwachhBharatGov @SwachhBharat @MoHUA_India @MoJSDDWS @DARPG_GoI

[INS Chilka @IN_Chilka]

As part of the anniversary celebrations of INHS Nivarini at INS Chilka , a series of health awareness initiatives were conducted, including educative lectures on World Heart Day, the International Day of Older Persons, and common gynaecological problems, along with a Blood Donation Camp to promote the spirit of service and save precious lives.

The enthusiastic participation of the station community reflected their commitment to health, well-being and community welfare.

#IndianNavy #INHSNivarini #HealthAwareness #BloodDonation #WorldHeartDay

[INS Chilka @IN_Chilka]

🇮🇳 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲! ⚓

Camp Agnipath for Batch 02/26 was conducted over four phases, wherein trainees participated in a series of intense competitions testing their physical endurance, mental resilience, tactical acumen and team spirit.

From Mission Runs and Contingencies to Boat Pulling, Swimming, Weapon Firing and Tug of War, the trainees demonstrated exceptional grit, determination and camaraderie, embodying the Indian Navy’s core values of Duty, Honour and Courage 🇮🇳

🏆 Eklavya Division emerged as Champions, while a vibrant campfire marked a memorable culmination to the Camp.

#IndianNavy #INSChilka #CampAgnipath #Militarisation#Marinisation#Agniveer

[INS Chilka @IN_Chilka]

𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐤𝐚, 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐤𝐚 - 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞, 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲! 🌱🌳

As part of #SpecialCampaign6 and #EkPedMaaKeNaam #INSChilka undertook a mass tree plantation drive along with cleanliness drives across the station. The activities reaffirms Unit's commitment to environmental conservation, cleanliness and a greener, sustainable future. 🌱

#IndianNavy #SHS2026 #SwachhBharat #SpecialCampaign6
#Swachhotsav

[INS Chilka @IN_Chilka]

Strengthened by Training. Tested by Endurance 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Pushing their physical limits and displaying stamina, resilience and team spirit, a total of 3266 trainees, participated in the Inter-Divisional #CrossCountry.

The challenging run tested not just speed, but the determination to persevere and keep moving forward - till the finish line. Congratulations to Eklavya Division on winning the Championship, for Agniveer Batch 02/26.

#RunToLead #Endurance #Resilience #TeamSpirit #IndianNavy

[Southern Naval Command @IN_HQSNC]

🏃‍♂️🌊 𝐒𝐁𝐈 𝐊𝐎𝐂𝐇𝐈 𝐍𝐀𝐕𝐘 𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐅 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🇮🇳

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[INS Chilka @IN_Chilka]

“निज भाषा उन्नति अहै,सब उन्नति को मूल"।

भा नौ पो चिल्का में दिनांक 15 - 25 सितम्बर 26 तक हिंदी पखवाड़े का आयोजन किया गया। पखवाड़े के दौरान विभिन्न प्रतियोगिताएं आयोजित की गयी। जिसमें अधिकारियों, नौसैनिकों, असैनिक कार्मिकों एवं पी एम श्री केंद्रीय विद्यालय चिल्का के विद्यार्थियों ने उत्साहपूर्वक भाग लिया। पखवाड़े के समापन समारोह के दौरान काव्य पाठ का आयोजन किया गया, साथ ही विजेताओं को मुख्य अतिथि द्वारा पुरस्कृत किया गया।

#HindiPakhwada2026 #HindiDiwas #Rajbhasha #Hindi #INSChilka #IndianNavy

[INS Chilka @IN_Chilka]

From Classroom Instructions to Open Waters - Marinisation in Action ⚓

Chilka Lake Mouth Sailing Competition for #Agniveer Batch 02/26 was conducted during 18-19 Sep 26. The 32 km grueling sail from INWTC Chilka to Satapada and back aboard 20 DK Whalers, supplemented the theoretical knowledge of Seamanship, Boat Handling, Rigging, HADR and life saving drills. Total 480 trainees under the supervision of 75 instructors, aced the test of human spirit, displaying exceptional endurance, grit & resolve. The event concluded with Camp Fire and a vibrant Cultural Programme. Congratulations to Arjun Division for winning the competition 🌊💪🏆.

#INSChilka #IndianNavy #Agniveer #ChilikaLake #SailingExpedition #Teamwork #Endurance #Resilience

[Southern Naval Command @IN_HQSNC]

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Enjoy the vibrant spirit of #Kochi's biggest running festival. Challenge your Limits & Celebrate fitness with the Navy!
#KochiNavyMarathon #KNHM26 #RunWithTheNavy

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@SpokespersonMoD
@indiannavy
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[INS Chilka @IN_Chilka]

Clean Shores, Healthy Seas, Shared Responsibility 🇮🇳 ⚓

On the occasion of #InternationalCoastalCleanupDay, Team #INSChilka carried out a cleanship drive at #ChilkaLake waterfront. The participants were also sensitised to the impact of pollution on marine ecosystems and marine life.

#InternationalCoastalCleanupDay #CleanSeas #GreenChilka #CleanTheCoast #SayNoToPlastic #Sustainability

[INS Chilka @IN_Chilka]

Once trainees, now veterans - back to the 'Cradle of Transformation' that shaped them ⚓🇮🇳

The veterans of the Batch 02/1996 and 02/2001 visited INS Chilka for their batch reunion(s). A windshield tour of training facilities, visit to Maritime Heritage Walk & Museum and interaction with staff was conducted. The veterans were also briefed on training at Chilka, recent developments in the Navy and activities undertaken by the Veteran Sailors Forum. The reunion reinforced the bonds of service and esprit de corps.

#INSChilka #IndianNavy #Veterans #Legacy