Wednesday, 02 June 2021 | PNS | Dehradun
The parade would be reviewed by the GOC- in- C, Western Command, Lieutenant General RP Singh
The Indian Military Academy (IMA) here is gearing itself up for the passing out parade (POP) of the spring term, 2021 while following the Covid-19 protocol. The PoP would be held at the Chetwode Hall drill square on June 12.
In the ceremony 341 Indian and 84 foreign Gentleman Cadets belonging to nine countries would pass out from the famed portals of the academy. The parade would be reviewed by the General Officer Commanding in Chief ( GOC- in- C) Western Command, Lieutenant General RP Singh.
However due to the prevailing situation of the pandemic of Covid -19, the authorities have decided to scale down the event. The parade formations have been modified to ensure due distancing. The parents and family members of the Passing Out cadets would not be allowed to attend the ceremony. The pipping ceremony, which is traditionally done by the parents of the Passing Out Course, will be solemnized by the Instructor staff posted at IMA.
A communiqué from the IMA says, ‘‘The COVID pandemic posed serious challenges for the Academy but the extremely proactive measures and strict enforcement of requisite protocols ensured a largely ‘COVID Free’ environment. The academy progressed uninterrupted training over the last 16-18 months to fulfill its mandate of training future ready warrior leaders. The resolve and commitment, in sync with academy ethos, have been on display wherein staff and GCs retained focus on training, despite COVID affecting near and dear ones at home’’.
