<p>Mumbai:In a historic first, the inaugural batch of 17 female cadets passed out from the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/nda">National Defence Academy</a>, the premier tri-services training institute of the Indian armed forces in Khadakwasla in Pune on Friday.</p><p>A total of 1341 cadets participated in the parade, of which 336 cadets were from the passing out course.</p><p>This passing-out-parade held particular significance as it marked the passing out of the first ever of female cadets.</p><p>With their successful graduation, these pioneering female cadets will now join their respective pre-commissioning training academies as NDA alumni, heralding a transformative chapter in the NDA's legacy.</p>.10-year-old Punjab boy who supplied tea to soldiers battling gunfight felicitated by Army.<p>Training of the 148th Course culminated in a momentous POP at the iconic Khetarpal Parade Ground. </p><p>In a magnificent display of precision and discipline, the Cadets marched past the Quarterdeck with impeccable bearing. </p><p>The event was graced by an enthusiastic and diverse gathering comprising the proud parents, distinguished dignitaries, school children, civilians and serving, as well as retired personnel from the Armed forces. </p><p>Former Indian Army chief and ex union minister General (Dr) VK Singh (Retd), currently the Governor of Mizoram was the Reviewing Officer for the Passing Out Parade, Spring Term-2025.</p><p>Lt Col Praveen Kumar Tiwari, Adjutant, astride his charger ‘Reliant Robin’ oversaw the conduct of the parade. </p><p>The Academy Cadet Captain Udayveer Singh Negi of ‘G’ Squadron, commanded the parade.</p><p>The Reviewing Officer presented the President’s Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals to the Cadets standing first, second & third in the order of merit. </p>
<p>Mumbai:In a historic first, the inaugural batch of 17 female cadets passed out from the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/nda">National Defence Academy</a>, the premier tri-services training institute of the Indian armed forces in Khadakwasla in Pune on Friday.</p><p>A total of 1341 cadets participated in the parade, of which 336 cadets were from the passing out course.</p><p>This passing-out-parade held particular significance as it marked the passing out of the first ever of female cadets.</p><p>With their successful graduation, these pioneering female cadets will now join their respective pre-commissioning training academies as NDA alumni, heralding a transformative chapter in the NDA's legacy.</p>.10-year-old Punjab boy who supplied tea to soldiers battling gunfight felicitated by Army.<p>Training of the 148th Course culminated in a momentous POP at the iconic Khetarpal Parade Ground. </p><p>In a magnificent display of precision and discipline, the Cadets marched past the Quarterdeck with impeccable bearing. </p><p>The event was graced by an enthusiastic and diverse gathering comprising the proud parents, distinguished dignitaries, school children, civilians and serving, as well as retired personnel from the Armed forces. </p><p>Former Indian Army chief and ex union minister General (Dr) VK Singh (Retd), currently the Governor of Mizoram was the Reviewing Officer for the Passing Out Parade, Spring Term-2025.</p><p>Lt Col Praveen Kumar Tiwari, Adjutant, astride his charger ‘Reliant Robin’ oversaw the conduct of the parade. </p><p>The Academy Cadet Captain Udayveer Singh Negi of ‘G’ Squadron, commanded the parade.</p><p>The Reviewing Officer presented the President’s Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals to the Cadets standing first, second & third in the order of merit. </p>