Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi reviews 157th POP at Indian Military Academy
Garhwal Post Bureau
DEHRADUN, 13 Dec: The Indian Military Academy, resonated with pride, tradition and military splendour as the 157th Passing Out Parade (POP) was held at the historic Drill Square on Saturday. The momentous occasion marked the commissioning of officer cadets into the Indian Army, reflecting the Academy’s enduring motto, “Valour and Wisdom”, and standing as a testament to the rigorous training, discipline and indomitable spirit of its cadets.
Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, reviewed the parade and congratulated the newly commissioned officers on successfully completing their training. Addressing the young leaders, he praised their high standards of discipline, leadership and endurance, urging them to uphold the rich traditions of the Indian Army and to serve the nation with integrity, commitment and honour. In his concluding remarks, the Chief of the Army Staff reminded the cadets that commissioning into the Army signifies not just the culmination of training, but the beginning of a lifelong commitment to the nation – one that demands honour, discipline and selfless service at all times.
525 officer cadets from the 157th regular course, 46th technical entry scheme course, 140th technical graduate course, 55th special commissioned officers course and Territorial Army Online Entrance Exam 2023 course, along with 34 officer cadets from 14 friendly foreign nations (FFN), were commissioned. Their passage into commissioned service symbolises both the strengthening of India’s Defence leadership and the continuity of enduring military partnerships with friendly countries.
The ceremony was witnessed by proud parents, family members, senior Army officers and distinguished guests. The parade culminated with the traditional ‘Antim Pag’ (final step), as the young officers marched forward, ready to uphold the sovereignty, honour and ideals of the nation.
As the 157th course begins its journey of leadership and service, the Indian Military Academy reaffirms its legacy as a premier institution committed to producing officers who will lead with courage, professionalism and unwavering dedication to the nation.
Awards Presented by the Reviewing Officer were as follows:• Sword of Honour – ACA Nishkal Dwivedi• Gold Medal (First in Order of Merit) – ACA Nishkal Dwivedi• Silver Medal (Second in Order of Merit) – BUO Badal Yadav• Bronze Medal (Third in Order of Merit) – SUO Kamaljeet Singh• Silver Medal (First in Order of Merit – Technical Graduate Course) – Officer Cadet Jadhav Sujeet Sampat• Silver Medal (First in Order of Merit – Technical Entry Scheme – 46) – WCC Abhinav Mehrotra• Winner of Special Commission Officer silver medal – Officer Cadet Sunil Kumar Chhetri• Medal (First in Order of Merit – Foreign Cadet) – JUO Mohammad Safin Ashraf (Bangladesh).• Chief of the Army Staff Banner – Imphal Company (Overall First among 12 companies for Autumn Term 2025)
