Welcome women cadets with professionalism: Army chief at NDA passing out parade

Gen. Naravane exhorts cadets to focus on professional development

Chief of the Army Staff Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane on Friday said he expected to be welcomed with the same sense of fair play and professionalism that the Indian armed forces were known the world over, while asking cadets to focus on professional development.

Gen. Naravane was the Reviewing Officer for the Passing Out Parade (PoP) of the 141th course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune’s Khadakwasla, which concluded amid a dazzling display of military skill and martial power at the Khetrapal Parade Ground.

“As we open the portals of the NDA to women cadets, I expect you all to welcome them with the same sense of fair play and professionalism that the Indian armed forces are known for the world over,” said the Army Chief, while addressing the cadets.