Saturday, 01 October 2022 | PNS | DEHRADUN
The Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun celebrated its 90th raising day on Saturday. On this occasion, the commandant of the IMA Lieutenant General VK Mishra, conveyed his appreciation to the IMA fraternity for their dedication and contribution towards maintaining high standards.
He reminded that the IMA had rendered outstanding service to the nation by nurturing well trained, and professionally capable officers. He urged the service and civilian employees of the institution to work with the same zeal and synergy to bring even greater laurels to the academy.
The IMA came into existence on October 1, 1932. In the last 89 years, the academy has grown in its training capacity from 40 to 1,650 gentlemen cadets (GCs). Till date a total of 64,145 GCs have passed out from the portals of the academy as officers, including 2,813 Foreign Gentlemen Cadets (FGCs) from 34 friendly foreign countries.
The academy has a rich history and its alumni have excelled in all spheres of military and sports activities. They have etched stories of valour and outstanding leadership in numerous battlefields, winning many gallantry awards and 889 alumni have made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation.
A communiqué from the academy said, “On this special day, all members of the staff, GCs, service and civilian employees rededicated themselves to uphold the glorious legacy of this great institution.’’
