President Murmu Reviews IMA Passing Out Parade, Hails Induction of Women Cadets as Historic Milestone
- President Droupadi Murmu reviewed the Passing Out Parade of the 158th Regular Course and 141st Technical Graduate Course at the Indian Military Academy, calling the induction of nine women cadets a historic milestone for the academy and India's women-led development journey.
- The parade commissioned 515 officers, including nine women cadets, with several cadets winning prestigious awards such as the Sword of Honour, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals, and the Best Foreign Officer Cadet trophy.
- President Murmu highlighted the importance of international military training in fostering friendship, cooperation, and peace, and urged new officers to be ethical leaders, lifelong learners, and uphold the finest traditions of the Armed Forces.
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Saturday (June 13, 2026) was etched in golden letters in the history of the Indian Military Academy (IMA). A moment that had perhaps been awaited for decades, nine female cadets stepped into the IMA's Passing Out Parade (POP) as military officers for the first time. When these nine women were awarded ranks, it wasn't just a ceremony; it was a declaration of the changing face of the Indian Army. This historic parade was held in the presence of Pr…
IMA Marks History as 9 Women Cadets Pass out with Direct Permanent Commission
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. It marks a historic milestone in the history of the Indian Military Academy and further strengthens the vision of women-led development and a more empowered India. India News | IMA Marks History as 9 Women Cadets Pass out with Direct Permanent Commission.
Tears, tradition and triumph: 515 cadets, commissioned at IMA
Dehradun: Deep familial pride and emotion marked the Indian Military Academy’s (IMA) Spring Term 2026 Passing Out Parade on Saturday as 515 officer cadets, including nine women, were commissioned into the Indian Army. The traditional pipping ceremony transformed the academy grounds into a scene of celebration, with families gathering on the lawns to pin the new ranks on the shoulders of their sons and daughters. For several families, the parade …
Watershed moment: President Murmu as first batch of women officers pass out from IMA - The Tribune
Over 93 years after it was established, the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, witnessed a historic moment when the first batch of women cadets for permanent commission took the ‘Antim Pag’ (final step) from the academy’s hallowed parade ground.
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