Sainik School Kunjpura Alumnus, Lt Jatin Bags Sword of Honour at IMA POP Dec 2024
Sainik School Latest News: Hailing from the cradle of Indian culture and civilisation -ie Haryana: the state which sends its brightest boys to serve motherland in Indian Armed Forces, Academy Cadet Adjutant (now lieutenant) Jatin Kumar arose from crisp rows & columns of brimming Gentleman Cadets who will soon take oath (in the name of god that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the constitution of India) to serve India as commissioned officers in the parade ground of Indian Military Academy at Dehradun.
Soon in the presence of cheerful audience of thousands of well wishers, attending parents & serving officers of higher echelons from the Indian Army, Lieutenant Jatin Kumar would be honoured with Sword of Honour. The Sword of Honour: one of the highest distinctions awarded at IMA Dehradun symbolises excellence & leadership in its rigorous pre commission training.
IMA’s Autumn Passing Out Parade (POP) saw 491 cadets commission into their respective army units/corps, with 35 hailing from 13 friendly foreign countries. Lieutenant Jatin kumar and his 490 course-mates at IMA represent the diversity & aspiration of Indian Boys seeking careers which are arduous but fruitful. Every year lakhs of young men & women seek career in Indian Armed Forces but only a few hundreds make through the stringent selection process.
On Saturday 14 Dec; the passing out parade ceremony was reviewed by Nepal Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel celebrating not only individual accomplishments but also the strong military ties between India and Nepal.
As the Reviewing Officer, General Sigdel took a moment to advise the young officers: “The job ahead is not easy. You will face a future environment that is invariably multi-domain, multi-theatre and multi-sectoral. The challenges will be multi-pronged due to the emergence of disruptive technologies, but you can go forth with confidence because you have received the best training.”
Fulfilling legacy of Father
Lt Jatin Kumar hailing from Palwal in Haryana, has etched his name into the history books by winning the prestigious Sword of Honour at the Indian Military Academy. This remarkable achievement has fructified after years of preparation & training starting from his selection at Sainik School Kunjpura Karnal (Haryana) in the year 2013. Lt Jatin completed his schooling from prestigious Sainik School Kunjpura from 2013-20 before his selection at NDA Khadakwasla.
“Before selection I got rejected twice, but I never lost hope,” Jatin Kumar shared with pride, reflecting on his long journey to the academy. “My family has always been my strength and with their support, I am celebrating the most memorable day of my life. It was the dream of my father that I become an Army officer. Eleven years ago, when I was in Sainik School Kunjpura; I too dreamt of serving the nation and today that dream has come true.”
Lt Jatin Kumar’s father, a retired havildar who served in the Indian Army until 2018, instilled in him a deep sense of discipline and love for the nation. It was through his father’s dedication to service that Kumar was inspired to pursue a career in the armed forces.
Medal winners at IMA POP Dec 2024
Winner of Sword of Honour & Silver medal : Academy Cadet Adjutant Jatin Kumar
Winner of Gold medal : Academy Under Officer Pratham Singh
Winner of Bronze medal : Battalion Under Officer Mayank Dhyani
Another notable achievement at the ceremony came from Mayank Dhyani from Pauri Garhwal, who earned the bronze medal. Lt Dhyani acknowledged the support of his family, particularly his father who is an ex-serviceman.
“I come from a modest family. If an ordinary person like me can fulfill his dream, anyone can achieve it with determination” Lt Dhyani said.
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