353 cadets cross the Antim Pag at NDA’s 150th passing out parade

Training of the 150th course at the National Defence Academy (NDA) culminated with the Passing Out Parade held on Saturday morning at the iconic Khetarpal Parade Ground. Displaying exceptional precision and discipline, 353 cadets, including 18 female cadets and 24 cadets from 12 friendly foreign countries, marched shoulder to shoulder crossing the Antim Pag to the tunes of Auld Lang Syne . The moment evoked pride and admiration amongst the spectators, which had proud parents, distinguished dignitaries, school children, civilians and serving as well as retired personnel from the defence forces.Gen Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, Chief of the Army Staff was the Reviewing Officer for the parade. The parade was conducted by Lt Col Avinash Pandey, SM, Adjutant, astride his charger Reliant Robin. The parade was commanded by Academy Cadet Captain (ACC) Mayank Choudhary of Lima Squadron. Fly past by Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft marked the culmination of the event.