Chilika, 19/2: INS Chilka, near Balugaon in Khordha district, held an annual media interaction program on Sunday . The event was held under the direct supervision of Cmde NP Pradeep, Naval Officer-in-Charge (Odisha) and Commanding Officer INS Chilka.
The event was attended by many journalists from Khordha, Tangi, Banpur, Balugaon and Berhampur areas. All journalists were welcomed by the INS Chilika at the station premises, and later accompanied by Naval officials to the Maa Kalijai temple. Afterwards, Cmde NP Pradeep interacted with the reporters at the Officer’s Mess of INS Chilka.
During the event, INS Chilka presented a detailed overview of the various programs that have been carried out over the past year. However, Cmde NP Pradeep thanked all the media representatives who attended the annual meet for bringing the INS Chilka program to the attention of the people of the state and the country. He also praised the local media. Mr. Pradeep said that the relationship between the media and the INS Chilka would continue to be so.
Eventually all the journalists had lunch with the commanding officer. The event was conducted by Capt. Basudevan, Cdr Parichay Kalra, Capt. Sanjay Tripathi, Deputy P.R.O Binod Chandra Mishra, Lt Cdr Akshay Sahu,Slt. Juhi were present.