Pune: NDA’s First Women Cadets Shine At Passing Out Parade; Stunning Photos Inside

The National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune marked a historic milestone by hosting its 148th Passing Out Parade, which featured women cadets for the first time
Seventeen female cadets graduated alongside their male peers, symbolizing a new era of inclusivity in India’s military training
The event was reviewed by Mizoram Governor and former Army Chief General V.K. Singh, who praised the achievement as a step toward women-led development
He described the women cadets as a powerful representation of 'Nari Shakti' and envisioned some rising to top positions in the future
General Singh commended the seamless integration of the female cadets, noting their performance was indistinguishable from the men’s
A visitor with female cadets at NDA's PoP
A special edition magazine, Breaking Barriers: Female Cadets, was unveiled to document the experiences of the first batch of women cadets
A ceremonial photograph featuring the first women graduates was taken, celebrating their role in shaping a more inclusive defence future
Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh highlighted the structural and cultural transformation within the academy to support gender neutrality

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