Pune: A background of training at military schools binds the toppers at the passing out parade of the 145th course from the National Defence Academy (NDA).In fact, the Presidents gold medal winner, cadet Pratham Singh, and bronze medal winner, cadet HS Bhonsle, are classmates from the Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) in Dehradun. Silver medalist, cadet Jatin Kumar, studied at the Sainik School Kunjpura in Haryana.I will forever cherish the memories of my three years at the NDA, said Pratham Singh, who plans to join the infantry arm of the Indian Army after completing his one-year training at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun.I will take ahead the military legacy of my family, he added. Prathams grandfather Lt Col Tirth Singh (retd), is a Vir Chakra awardee of the 1971 Indo-Pak War; his mother, Colonel Anuvandana Jaggi, accompanied him to the grand event.Retired soldier Kisan Singh was brimming with pride as he stood alongside his son Jatin Kumar. Jatin was determined since his childhood to pursue a career in the Army and always dreamt of joining the NDA. He has made us proud by also winning the prestigious silver medal, said Singh.Jatin said,, During the three years of my training, I learnt how to work as a team. For instance, during a night camp, a cadet from my squadron faced difficulties completing a long run. We ensured that we take him with us all the way.HS Bhonsle was inspired by his uncle, who retired as an Air Marshal from the Indian Air Force. I am happy that I could complete the training. My dream is to command an Indian naval ship, he said.Bhonsles father, Shailesh, a cashier with a cooperative bank in Kolhapur, said, He was brilliant in studies. It was his dream to join the RIMC and NDA. We never stopped him or advised him to pursue other career options. Today he has made us proud.Commemorative coin, stamp releasedPresident Droupadi Murmu released a commemorative coin, postal stamp and first-day cover of NDA as part of 75 years of NDA. The coin is of Rs 75 denomination, issued by the Govt of India Mint, Hyderabad. The stamp is of Rs 5 denomination. Both the stamp and first-day cover have been issued by the Department of Posts.We also published the following articles recentlyPresident Murmu reviews NDA passing out parade, lauds participation of 1st batch of women cadetsPresident Droupadi Murmu reviewed the passing out parade of the 145th course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) at Khadakwasla in Pune. She expressed happiness over the participation of the first batch of women cadets in the marching contingent. Terming it as a historic day, she extended good wishes to the women cadets, acknowledging the struggle daughters face in selecting a career. Murmu noted that the NDA is a cradle of leadership and urged the cadets to embrace new technologies to face future challenges.Prez: Women cadets will take country, NDA to new heightsPresident Droupadi Murmu reviewed the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 145th course at the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune. She expressed confidence in the women cadets and their contribution to the academy. The first batch of women cadets, consisting of 19 cadets, will pass out in May 2025. President Murmu also laid the foundation stone for the fifth battalion building at the NDA. She emphasized the importance of the NDA in producing strong leaders and highlighted the role of the armed forces in protecting Indias borders and internal security.Women cadets will take country, NDA to new heights: President Droupadi MurmuPresident Droupadi Murmu reviews the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 145th course at the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune. She commends the participation of women cadets as a marching contingent for the first time. President Murmu congratulates all the cadets who passed out. She lays the foundation stone for the 5th battalion building that will accommodate four squadrons. The NDA is praised as a cradle of leadership and a strong pillar for the armed forces.

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