The passing out parade of the 196th 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 165 recruits took the ‘Oath of Affirmation’, administered by the Adjutant. 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 Brig GJS Baghiana, Brigadier General Staff (Information System), Western Command 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 Brigadier General Staff 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 Chandra Bahadur Gaha Thapa was awarded the Overall Best Recruit and Recruit of 8 GR and Recruit Milan Ale was awarded Best Recruit of 5 GR (Frontier Force).
