The passing out parade of the 195th Recruit Training Batch of 58 Gorkha Training Centre was held at the Harish Parade Ground, Happy Valley here today.
This marks the culmination of rigorous recruit training during which young boys are transformed into physically fit, mentally robust and professionally competent young soldiers of Indian Army.
In an impressive ceremony marked by immaculate turnout and precision marching, a total of 297 recruits took the ‘Oath of Affirmation’, to serve the nation selflessly with devotion. These young soldiers will now be sent to various units of the Indian Army, dedicated to protect the motherland when the need arises.
The Parade was reviewed by Maj Gen Anuraag Chhibber, Officiating GOC 101 Area who congratulated the young soldiers for the successful completion of their training while also exhorting them to strive to be the finest soldiers of the Indian Army.
In his address, the General Officer also stressed upon the importance of valour, honour, ethos, sacrifice and putting service before self in line with the finest traditions of the Indian Army.
During the presentation ceremony, Recruit Biswash Thapa was awarded the Overall Best Recruit & Best Rect of 8 GR and Recruit Durgesh Ashish Kalura was awarded Best Recruit of 5 GR (Frontier Force).
