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National Defence Academy (NDA) witnessed a great occasion on May 30, 2025 as the first-ever batch of 17 Female Cadets was among the 336 cadets who passed out of the academy, marking the culmination of 148th Course тАУ Spring Term 2025. A total of 1,341 Cadets, including 336 from the passing out course, participated in the Passing Out Parade (POP) at the iconic Khetarpal Parade Ground in Khadakwasla, Maharashtra on May 30, 2025. Gracing the occasion as the Reviewing Officer was the Governor of Mizoram General (Dr) VK Singh (Retd).
Conduct Of Parade
The parade marked the successful completion of rigorous military and academic training by the cadets, culminating in a splendid display of precision, discipline and military bearing. It was impeccably conducted by Adjutant Lt Col Praveen Kumar Tiwari, astride his charger тАШReliant RobinтАЩ. Academy Cadet Captain Udayveer Singh Negi of тАШGтАЩ Squadron commanded the parade with exceptional composure and military precision.
Award Winners
In recognition of the exemplary performance, the Reviewing Officer presented PresidentтАЩs Gold Medal to Battalion Cadet Adjutant Prince Raj, PresidentтАЩs Silver Medal to Academy Cadet Captain Udayveer Singh Negi, and the PresidentтАЩs Bronze Medal to Battalion Cadet Captain Tejas Bhatt. The prestigious Chiefs of Staff Banner was awarded to Golf Squadron for overall excellence.
Flypast
The event concluded with a grand flypast featuring flag-trooping Chetak helicopters, Super Dimona motorised gliders, and the majestic Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft, symbolising the culmination of training and the cadetsтАЩ readiness to embark on the next phase of their military journey.
The event was attended by a diverse gathering which included proud families, distinguished dignitaries, school children, civilians and serving as well as retired Armed Forces personnel.
The Spring Term 2025 POP stands as a proud testament to the AcademyтАЩs enduring commitment to grooming future military leaders, now enriched with the inclusion of women cadets destined to serve the nation with honour and valour.
(Team BharatShakti)
