Passing Out Parade of the third batch of the 402 well trained Agniveers was held at Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre, Leh on June 4.

The ceremony conducted in consonance with the highest traditions of the Indian Army was reviewed by Chief of Staff, HQ 14 Corps and was attended by a spectrum of distinguished military officers, civil dignitaries and parents of Agniveers.

In his address to the young recruits, the Reviewing Officer congratulated them for the impressive parade and urged them to devote their life in service to the Nation, as proud soldiers of the Indian Army.  He also complimented the parents for motivating their wards to join Indian Army and instilling a sense of pride in them for the nation. He also complimented the Ladakh Scouts personnel for their outstanding performance in all spheres and praised their exceptional valour and sacrifice while upholding sovereignty of the Nation.
He exhorted the young soldiers to continue to strive hard in pursuit of excellence in all spheres and take a solemn vow to defend the sovereignty of the nation against all odds in the true spirits exemplified by the ethos of the Indian Army.

Six young Agniveers were also awarded medals during the parade for their outstanding achievements in training.  Gaurav Padak was presented to the proud parents whose wards have joined the Regiment as Agniveers.  It was indeed a proud moment for the kin of the recruits, who had arrived from far flung areas to witness the grand ceremony.