Over 2,000 newly trained Agniveers were formally inducted into the Indian Army during impressive Passing Out Parades held at the Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) Centre and the 1 EME Centre in Secunderabad. The ceremonies marked the successful completion of 34 weeks of rigorous military training and drew large gatherings of proud families and relatives.
At the AOC Centre, the recruits completed their training in critical battlefield support roles, focusing on logistics, field craft, physical endurance, weapons handling, and military drills. Major General Rakesh Manocha, Commandant of the AOC Centre, reviewed the parade and encouraged the soldiers to embody the principles of “Duty, Honour, and Courage.” Recruit Manish Kumar was presented the GOC-in-C Southern Command rolling trophy for being the best recruit of the batch.
Simultaneously, at the 1 EME Centre, 1,024 Agniveers of Batch-05/24 were inducted into the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers after completing their basic and advanced training. The EME plays a pivotal role in the upkeep and operation of cutting-edge military equipment, preparing soldiers for technologically advanced combat environments.
Brigadier Prashant Bajpai, Commandant of the 1 EME Centre, reviewed the parade and lauded the Agniveers for their discipline and resilience. He urged them to serve the nation with unwavering dedication, while upholding integrity and honour. Agniveer Vishnu Soni was awarded best in drill and appointed parade commander, and Agniveer Prithvijeet Kumar received the award for best overall performance.
The events underscored the Indian Army’s commitment to grooming a new generation of soldiers through the Agnipath scheme, focusing on youthful energy, technical skill, and patriotism.
