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President Droupati Murmu reviewed the Passing Out Parade of the 158th Regular Course and the 141st Technical Graduate Course at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, and described the induction of women cadets into the academy as a watershed moment.

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Dehradun, India

Who
President Droupadi Murmu
What
President Droupati Murmu reviewed the Passing Out Parade of the 158th Regular Course and the 141st Technical Graduate Course at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, and described the induction of women cadets into the academy as a watershed moment.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:21:52 GMT · 2h 23m ago
Where
Dehradun, India ·
Why
The President expressed delight at the presence of nine women cadets in the graduating batch, stating their participation marked a significant milestone for the IMA and for India’s journey towards women-led development.
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The inclusion of women cadets in the Indian Military Academy marks a significant step towards gender equality in India's armed forces, setting a precedent for future military training and potentially influencing other nations to follow suit.

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