Dehradun, December 10, 2004
A glittering ceremony on Friday saw 546 cadets pass out of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) at Dehradun in Uttaranchal state.
The academy has a proud record of a large number of officers, decorated for gallantry, who have passed out from within its portals, and has the distinction of training Gentlemen Cadets from many friendly foreign countries.
The historic Chetwode Drill Square of the IMA resounded with booming commands and the thumping of young, determined heels as enthusiastic parents, friends and relatives of the cadets watched the young men being commissioned officers into the Indian Army.
The Prince of Malaysia was among 19 foreign cadets who passed out of the academy.
Located between the Shivalik and Himalayan foothills in the scenic and forested Doon valley, the campus of the academy covers an area of about 1,500 acres mid-way between the Ganges and the Yamuna rivers.
The IMA was established on October 1, 1932, with British Brigadier l.P.Collins as commandant. Till 1932 Indian officers used to be trained at the Royal Military Academy, andhurst, alongwith British officers.
Over the years IMA’s capacity has been raised to train 1,950 cadets annually.
In recent years, army officials have expressed concern over the decreasing number of youth opting for a career in the forces.
Till a decade ago, youngmen’s options were limited to jobs either in the Indian government or the army.
But with the liberalisation of economy which began in early 1990s and the boom in information technology sector, a career in private corporate sector has emerged one of the most attractive ptions for the graduates. (ANI)
News Source: http://netindia123.com
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