3 days ago
547Agniveers inducted into Army after passing out parade at BRC
1
2
Patna: Bihar Regimental Centre (BRC) at Danapur Cantonment witnessed a proud moment on Thursday as 547 young recruits were inducted into the Indian Army during the passing out parade (POP) of its 5th Agniveer batch.
The newly inducted soldiers participated in a grand passing out parade held at the BRC ground after completing 31 weeks of rigorous military training. During the POP, these Agniveers took an oath to protect the sovereignty and integrity of the nation, placing their hands on holy scriptures.
Commandant of the BRC, Brigadier Kamaldeep Jaspal, reviewed the parade and took the salute. Addressing the parade, Jaspal congratulated the Agniveers and urged them to serve the nation with unwavering sincerity, discipline and devotion.
He reminded them of the sacred pledge they had taken under the national flag and encouraged them to uphold the highest traditions of the Indian Army.
Among the newly inducted Agniveers, several were feted for their outstanding performances during the military training period. Dhurva Rajehwar Dilip was adjudged the best Agniveer in the firing segment, while Ramchandra Jojo received the best physical training (PT) award.
Similarly, Premkant Vishwakarma was honoured for excellence in drill category and Shubham Tiwari was declared the best overall Agniveer of the batch, BRC official said.
In addition, the passing out parade was witnessed by proud families of the Agniveers, senior army officers, and local dignitaries, marking a proud moment in the lives of the Agniveers as they embark on their journey in service to the nation, a BRC official said.
It may be recalled that the Agneepath scheme was launched by the Indian govt on June 14, 2022. The scheme basically aims to recruit individuals between the ages 17 to 21 years into the armed forces for a period of four years, sources said.
Patna: Bihar Regimental Centre (BRC) at Danapur Cantonment witnessed a proud moment on Thursday as 547 young recruits were inducted into the Indian Army during the passing out parade (POP) of its 5th Agniveer batch.
The newly inducted soldiers participated in a grand passing out parade held at the BRC ground after completing 31 weeks of rigorous military training. During the POP, these Agniveers took an oath to protect the sovereignty and integrity of the nation, placing their hands on holy scriptures.
Commandant of the BRC, Brigadier Kamaldeep Jaspal, reviewed the parade and took the salute. Addressing the parade, Jaspal congratulated the Agniveers and urged them to serve the nation with unwavering sincerity, discipline and devotion.
He reminded them of the sacred pledge they had taken under the national flag and encouraged them to uphold the highest traditions of the Indian Army.
Among the newly inducted Agniveers, several were feted for their outstanding performances during the military training period. Dhurva Rajehwar Dilip was adjudged the best Agniveer in the firing segment, while Ramchandra Jojo received the best physical training (PT) award.
Similarly, Premkant Vishwakarma was honoured for excellence in drill category and Shubham Tiwari was declared the best overall Agniveer of the batch, BRC official said.
In addition, the passing out parade was witnessed by proud families of the Agniveers, senior army officers, and local dignitaries, marking a proud moment in the lives of the Agniveers as they embark on their journey in service to the nation, a BRC official said.
It may be recalled that the Agneepath scheme was launched by the Indian govt on June 14, 2022. The scheme basically aims to recruit individuals between the ages 17 to 21 years into the armed forces for a period of four years, sources said.
