In a landmark moment for Punjab, five former cadets of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI), SAS Nagar, graduated from the prestigious National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, Pune today. The passing out parade of the historic 150th NDA Course was reviewed by Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM.
The five cadets including Jaskirtan Singh of Sangrur, Manjot Singh Walia & Dhruv Bhandari of Jalandhar, Harshdeep Singh of Patiala and Parth Kavi of Mohali, have completed a gruelling three-year training at the NDA following two years of foundational grooming at MRSAFPI.
Notably, much of their preparatory training at the institute took place during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic period, a testament to their resilience. They will now join their respective service training academies, where they are slated to be commissioned as officers in the Indian Armed Forces within the next year.
Extending heartiest congratulations to the cadets, Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister Mr. Aman Arora said that these young men have brought glory to Punjab. Their success is a powerful validation of Chief Minister S Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab government’s initiative to prepare our youth for the nation’s defence services.
He exhorted them to continue serving with unwavering commitment and make the state proud. Major General Ajay H. Chauhan, VSM, Director of MRSAFPI, said that the momentum will continue as another 25 cadets are scheduled for their SSB interviews.The achievements of AFPIANs are a matter of pride for this institution and for all of Punjab.