The National Defence Academy (NDA) held a grand Passing Out Parade for its 147th Course on Saturday at the Khetarpal Parade Ground, Khadakwasla, Pune. The parade, marking the culmination of three years of rigorous military training, was reviewed by Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), Chief of the Air Staff. It was a moment of immense pride and honour for the Academy, the cadets, and their families.

A total of 1,265 cadets participated in the parade, including 357 from the passing out course. The cadets consisted of 215 from the Army, 38 from the Navy, 104 from the Air Force, and 19 from friendly foreign countries such as Bhutan, Tajikistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Sudan, Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia, and the Maldives. Additionally, a contingent of 47 female cadets, currently in their third, fourth, and fifth terms of training, took part in the parade.