The cadets marched with perfect coordination and discipline, impressing everyone who watched. The event was attended by proud parents, respected guests, school children, civilians, and both current and retired members of the Armed Forces. Pics/Defence PRO
A total of 1,341 cadets participated in the parade, including 336 who were graduating. This parade was especially significant as it marked the graduation of the NDA’s first-ever batch of 17 female cadets
The Reviewing Officer for the parade was Gen (Dr) VK Singh (Retd), the Hon’ble Governor of Mizoram. Lt Col Praveen Kumar Tiwari, the Adjutant, supervised the parade while riding his horse ‘Reliant Robin’. The parade was led by Academy Cadet Captain Udayveer Singh Negi from ‘G’ Squadron
The Reviewing Officer presented the President’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals to the Cadets who secured first, second, and third positions in the order of merit
The President’s Gold Medal was awarded to BCA Prince Raj, the Silver Medal to ACC Udayveer Singh Negi, and the Bronze Medal to BCC Tejas Bhatt for securing the top three positions in merit
The parade concluded with a stunning flypast by flag-trooping Chetak helicopters, Super Dimona motorized gliders, and Sukhoi-30 fighter jets. The Golf Squadron was awarded the Chiefs of Staff Banner, bringing the event to a close
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