Cadets Exemplify Valour, Precision and Pride
149th NDA Passing Out Parade at Khetarpal Ground
Diplomat Correspondent
Pune: DD, Training of the 149th Course culminated in a momentous Passing Out Parade at iconic Khetarpal Parade Ground.
In a magnificent display of precision and discipline, the Cadets marched past the Quarterdeck with impeccable bearing, evolving a deep sense of pride and admirations among all present.
The event was graced by an enthusiastic and diverse gathering comprising proud parents, distinguished dignitaries, school children, civilians and serving as well as retired personnel from Armed forces.
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, Chief of Naval Staff was the Reviewing Officer for the Passing Out Parade, Autumn Term-2025. Maj Avinash Pandey, SM, Adjutant, astride his charger ‘Reliant Robin’ conducted the parade. The Academy Cadet Captain (ACC) Siddharth Singh of Oscar Squadron, commanded the parade; who was dressed immaculately in Blue Patrol.
A total of 1250 Cadets participated in the parade of which 329 Cadets were from the passing out course.
The Cadets marched shoulder to shoulder in measured steps and crossed the Antim Pag on the tunes of Auld Lang Syne.
With their successful graduation, these pioneering Cadets will now join their respective PCTAs/ Services as NDA alumni, heralding a transformative chapter in Academy’s legacy and reaffirming its commitment to excellence, inclusivity and nation- building.
The Reviewing Officer presented the President’s Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals to the Cadets standing first, second and third in the order of merit.
The President’s Gold Medal was presented to ACA Deepak Kandpal, President’s Silver Medal to ACC Siddharth Singh and Bronze Medal to DCC Siddhi Jain.
Fly past by Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft marked the culmination of the event.
Inscription
The Hut of Remembrance is the sanctum sanctorum of the National Defence Academy.
It was built by the voluntary efforts (shramadan) of Cadets of 10th to 17th Courses to commemorate the supreme sacrifice of Indian Soldiers during the Second World War and post- independence operations in Jammu and Kashmir.
Later, it also became a living memorial for the Ex NDA Officers who made the supreme sacrifice during various combat operations. The memory of the Cadets who died as trainees at NDA is also enshrined here.
In a solemn ceremony, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, Chief of Naval Staff, the Reviewing Officer visited the Hut of Remembrance and paid homage to the brave hearts on the occasion of Passing Out Parade of 149th Course; to serve as a constant reminder to NDA Cadets of the lofty traditions of valour, courage and sacrifice set by their predecessors.DD
