Passing out parade and attestation ceremony of women Recruits was organised at Sub Training Centre of Border Security Force at Kharkan Camp Hoshiarpur on Monday in which 451 women Recruits of batch 253 and 254 passed out for further joining their units as women Constables.Banwarilal Purohit, Governor Punjab reviewed the parade as Chief Guest. He was received at Parade ground by Madhu Sudan Sharma, Inspector General STC and S S Mand, Commandant (Training). Deputy Commissioner Apneet Riyait, SSP Dhruman H Nimbale and ADC (G) Sandeep Singh were present there.The chief guest was accorded National Salute by the parade. Thereafter, the Chief Guest inspected the parade and took salute from the marching columns. In his welcome address, Madhu Sudan Sharma, Inspector General STC expressed gratitude to Governor for reaching Kharkan to bless the women Recruits.
Sharma that it was indeed a matter of great pride for BSF and great inspiration for the recruits to be blessed by the governor, who’s a renowned scholar, Socially oriented public personality, a leader of masses, efficient administrator and a magnanimous Human being from whose life and achievements, we can imbibe endless examples of motivation and inspiration.Governor awarded medals to the recruits who performed exceptionally well in various indoor and outdoor subjects.The parade was followed by a colorful cultural programme in which the recruits from various states show cased the folk dances of their States in a magnificent example of Unity in diversity.Skillfully choreographed and synchronized Musical Yoga and patriotic group performance won the hearts of the audience by electrifying the whole atmosphere in parade ground.
Addressing the recruits, Governor whole heartedly appreciated the excellent display of self-confidence, skill and coordination which was the hall mark of the parade. He applauded the women Recruits for choosing BSF as career option and exhorted the recruits to serve the country with courage and enthusiasm and come out as shining inspiration for daughters of the Nation to shed hesitation and come forward to join forces on call on Nation.He congratulated the Inspector General STC BSF and his team for their successful efforts in achieving the objective of moulding self-confident, Disciplined and skilled women ‘Praharis’. He blessed the recruits for a bright future in life and services.Hon’ble Governor witnessed weapons display, Photo exhibition and a display of artifacts prepared by trainees using the discarded material under cultural & Hobby club activities.Recruits from North East adorned their colorful tribal dresses to showcase their culture. Chief Guest witnessed the BSF song by recruits and BSF Band.Later, Governor Punjab interacted with Officers families and recruits.