Mail News Service
Imphal, Dec 10: : Fifteen cadets of the prestigious National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune hailing from different parts of Manipur were invited by Maj Gen U K Gurung, YSM, IGAR(South) for a lunch at the HQ IGAR(S) Mess today. All the cadets are products of Sainik School, Imphal which has once again risen up to its expectations with 18 more students qualifying for entry to the NDA in the current year.
NDA is the premier military institute which has produced brave and elite officers of Army, Navy and the Air Force and also chiefs of the tri services. These cadets are an example worth emulating and would serve as source of inspiration and guidance to their brethren.
The General revived fond memories of his academy training days in the company of these cadets who have come for their term break. The General during his interaction with the cadets also dwelled upon the importance of being physically and mentally strong. He added that the aptitude and outlook towards life imbibed during training at the academy develops in them the quality of character that goes into the making of a good leader. The General shared with the cadets the proven belief of NDA being the nursery of defence leadership in India since it is here that a great deal of time, thought and resources is invested on the core purpose of the services which is character development.
The cadets were overwhelmed to meet the General Officer and other alumni of the NDA. The interaction would definitely encourage them to attain greater laurels and would boost their morale.
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