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President Draupadi Murmu reviewed the Passing Out Parade at the Indian Military Academy where the first batch of female cadets from the National Defence Academy (NDA) became commissioned officers.

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Dehradun, India

Who
President Draupadi Murmu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, nine female cadets from NDA, five female cadets from Air Force Academy
What
President Draupadi Murmu reviewed the Passing Out Parade at the Indian Military Academy where the first batch of female cadets from the National Defence Academy (NDA) became commissioned officers.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:43:07 GMT · 5h 2m ago
Where
Dehradun, India ·
Why
This event marks increased participation of women in the armed forces following a landmark Supreme Court decision in June 2022 that allowed women entry into armed forces training institutes.
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This event signifies a major step towards gender equality in India's armed forces, with the first female NDA cadets commissioned as officers. It demonstrates that women are equally capable of completing rigorous military training and serving alongside men, setting a precedent for future gender inclusivity in defense.

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