'Symbol of Nari Shakti': VK Singh Hails First NDA Women Cadets, Calls It a Historic Milestone
'Symbol of Nari Shakti': VK Singh Hails First NDA Women Cadets, Calls It a Historic Milestone
Source: TOI.in
General VK Singh (Retd), former Chief of Army Staff and current Governor of Mizoram, hailed the graduation of the first-ever batch of women cadets from the National Defence Academy (NDA) as a 'historic milestone' in India's military evolution. Presiding over the 148th Passing Out Parade at the NDA campus in Khadakwasla, Pune, General Singh said, 'This is a unique day in the history of the academy. These women cadets are symbols of Nari Shakti. It is not just about women's development—it is about women-led development.' With 338 cadets, including 17 pioneering women, the event signifies India's commitment to gender inclusion and empowerment in the armed forces.#vksingh #nda148thpop #ndawomencadets #narishakti #womeninuniform #indianarmy #genderequality #khadakwasla #militaryhistory #operationnarishakti #toibharat
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