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

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Seventeen female cadets graduated alongside their male peers, symbolizing a new era of inclusivity in India’s military training

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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

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He described the women cadets as a powerful representation of 'Nari Shakti' and envisioned some rising to top positions in the future

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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