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513 GCs pass out with flying colours
Abhishek Rana gets ‘Sword of Honour’
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Gentlemen Cadets from Tajikistan in a cheerful mood after the pipping ceremony at the Nizam Pavilion during the passing-out parade of the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun
Camp focuses on skill enhancement of SC women
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513 GCs pass out with flying colours
Dehradun, June 13 As the GCs crossed the “Antim Pagh”, a trio of Army Aviation Corps choppers showered flower petals to welcome the new officers into the Indian armed forces. From 513 pass-outs, 334 GCs were from 124 Regular Course, 20 from 107 Technical Graduates, 67 from 17 University Entry Scheme, 9 GCs from 22 Special Commissioned Officer Course and 67 from 13 Technical Entry Scheme Course. From 16 foreign GCs, who passed out today, nine were from Tajikistan, five from Bhutan and two from Mauritius. The POP for the spring term 2009 was reviewed by Punjab Governor and Administrator of Chandigarh General Dr SF Rodrigues (retd), among the other well-decorated defence personnel. Addressing the GCs, Gen Rodrigues said that they must keep the national interest foremost in their mind while facing difficult situations during the course of their tenure in the armed forces. He also exhorted the passing-out cadets to become role models for the youth. “Emphasis had been laid on academics during training at the IMA. But today, warfare has become increasingly complex and there is need for technological expertise also,” he said. Exhorting the cadets to develop leadership qualities with focus on team work and practicing the cardinal virtues of trust, fearlessness and self-confidence, Gen Rodrigues said that they have to move ahead, rising above narrow considerations of caste, creed and community and uphold throughout their lives the highest traditions of valour and chivalry enshrined in the golden pages of our country’s history. Congratulating the cadets from foreign countries, Gen Rodrigues said that the friendships they have developed during their stay in the academy will contribute to promoting better understanding, besides helping in creating a new world order which is the need of the hour. After the address, the GC’s, commanded by parade commander Academy Under Officer Kartik Manral, joined the officers’ corp the moment they gracefully crossed the Antim Pagh and entered the portals of the IMA’s Chetwode Building. While the cadets smartly marched in, the select gathering of well-decorated officers from the Army, including Reviewing Officer General Rodrigues, IMA Commandant Lt Gen RS Sujlana, misty-eyed parents and visitors, looked on from the marquee. After the address of Gen Rodrigues, the parents of the just-commissioned officers from all over the country shared their proud moment at the pipping ceremony by pinning up the stars on their shoulders. The Adjutant of the IMA Lt Col Rakesh Nair administered the oath to the young officers. The young officers then rendered a full-throated Army number “Kadam kadam badhaye ja”. With the commissioning marking the end of their gruelling training, the newly inducted officers jumped in joy and tossed their caps in the air in unison.
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Abhishek Rana gets ‘Sword of Honour’
Dehradun, June 13 Abhishek is alumni of the Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) and his father Col. Shamsher Singh Rana is presenting serving the Indian army. His brother Gaurav is Lieutenant in the Indian Navy. Notably, Abhishek has also been bestowed with the gold medal for standing first in the order of merit of the regular course. With a dream to serve in the Indian armed forces, Rana got admission in RIMC in Class VIII. Thereafter, he cleared NDA examination and joined National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, as a Naval cadet. But soon he switched over to the Army. "Army is the only force where one gets an opportunity to command men," said an elated Abhishek. Attributing his success to his mother Kusum Rana, a teacher, and RIMC, Rana said Army is not a profession but commitment to do something for your motherland. Abhishek, who is fond of swimming, surfing the internet, squash and playing the mouth organ, has been commissioned into 6 Battalion - the Assam Regiment. Sharing his feelings, his father Col. Shamsher Rana said he was proud of his son. "I feel that more and more youth should join the Indian armed forces," he said. Meanwhile, the silver medal for standing second in order of merit from the regular course was awarded to Battalion cadet Quarter Master Lalit Mohan Joshi. Hailing from Haldwani (Uttarakhand), he is being commissioned into 8 Battalion - the Garhwal Rifles (Buttur Dograndi). Son of a retired Subedar Major, Joshi is alumni of NDA and has been an excellent sportsman. The bronze medal for standing third in the order of merit from the regular course was given to Academy Under Officer Kartik Manral. Manral belongs to Dehradun (Uttarakhand) and has been commissioned into 2 Guards (Mech Inf). The silver medal for standing first in order of merit from technical graduates course was given to Gentlemen Cadet Aditya Shrikumar. Hailing from Satara, Maharashtra, Shrikumar is a good sportsman and likes dancing and trekking. He has been commissioned into 21 Para (SF). Besides, Ravi Kumar Poonia was awarded the silver medal for standing first in order of merit from Technical Entry Scheme. Poonia belongs to Churu (Rajasthan) and has been commissioned into 119 Aslt Engineers (Bombay Sappers). The Chief of Army Staff Banner went to Zojila Company, Manekshaw Battalion. Reviewing officer of the POP Gen (retd) Dr. SF Rodrigues, Governor of Punjab, awarded medals to all winners.
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Memorable four-year stay in India: Tajik GCs
Dehradun, June 13 As the Reviewing Officer of the passing-out parade (POP) General Dr SF Rodrigues (retd) unpinned the flaps, the GCs from Tajikistan became full-fledged officers. “We will always miss India. It was really a memorable and enjoyable experience during our four-year stay in India,” said Golib Jone of Tajikistan, who became a Lieutenant today. After the POP, the group of foreign cadets said that India is a country with really good and helpful people. “From Kanyakumari to New Delhi, we have been to all parts of India. It is beyond any doubt that this country is simply lovable,” said Ahidin, while adding that most Tajik GCs had learnt Hindi too. He added that the three-year study in the NDA and one-year rigorous training at IMA had been wonderful. “Besides, giving us love and respect, IMA authorities cooperated with us at every stage.” Sharing his experience, Furked from Tajikistan said that India is a friendly country and people are simply lovable. “During our four-years stay in India, we never felt alone. We didn’t face any problem whatsoever because of the extra-cordial attitude of the people,” he remarked. Another Tajik GC Ahadin said that he was very impressed with the historical monuments of India. He also said that if given an opportunity, he would like to visit India again. Meanwhile, for the cadets who were commissioned into the Indian armed forces on lower ranks, but because of their hard work got selected to the Army Cadet College (ACC) Wing and finally passed out from IMA, today’s POP was very special. Pawan Kumar Solanki and K Venketashan from the ACC were on cloud nine today. “We are extremely happy to become officers. Our hard work has finally paid off.” Solanki’s father Om Parkash was equally delighted. “Serving in the army is the only profession which is known for honesty,” he said while hugging his son. K Venketashan’s father Kakkil was so happy that he had tears in his eyes. He said, “Due to some physical problems, I couldn’t join the armed forces but my son has fulfilled my dream.”
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Camp focuses on skill enhancement of SC women
Haridwar, June 13 Inaugurating the camp at Balmiki Dharamshala, Balmiki basti, municipal chairman Kamal Johra pointed that women are in no way inferior to men and exhorted that duration of these camps be longer so that the learners get enough time to develop expertise in the concerned skill in which they are undergoing training. “This will go a long way in empowering women in the area and it’s more commendable as no fee is charged and thus most women belonging from backward classes and poor families will attend the skill camp.” The target of the ASS is to organise more such camps in various parts of the district and sought help and support from various corners. “We have targeted 5,000 women for skill-based training and when these trained women will be able to contribute financially to their family we will think our mission is on right direction,” said Virendra Shramik secretary of the ASS. Poonam Chauhan a social activist said that the aim of the camp is to make women capable to stand on their own feet and this will definitely enhance the condition of these women in home and society. More than hundred women have registered in various training programmes ranging from making pickles to sewing at the camp. “I couldn’t learn as financial condition of my family was not well but after marriage I think at least I can learn some work from this camp and may be earn something to contribute to my family” said Usha, a slum resident who joined the camp yesterday. Among those women who are cooperating in the conduct of the camp are Rajani Verma, Sarojini Sahu, Soni Rawat, Noorjahan, Jaswant Kaur, Asmin Begum, Pooja Sood, Hina among others.
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