Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh Assumes Command as Commandant of NDA

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Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh assumed the role of Commandant, National Defence Academy (NDA), taking over from Vice Admiral Ajay Kocchar in Pune. 

An Overview of the News

• Gurcharan Singh is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy (Khadakwasla) and was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1990.

• Throughout his career, Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh has held various appointments both at sea and on land.

• He specializes in Gunnery and Missiles and has served aboard Indian Naval Ships Ranjit and Prahar.

• Notably, he was part of the commissioning crew for three Indian constructed warships: INS Brahmaputra, INS Shivalik, and INS Kochi.

About NDA

• The National Defence Academy serves as the training hub for the Indian Armed Forces.

• Cadets from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force undergo joint training at the NDA.

• Following their NDA training, cadets proceed to their respective service academies for further pre-commission training.

  • Established - 7 December 1949

  • Commandant - Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh

About 146th NDA Passing Out Parade Honors Cadets in Pune Ceremony

• Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 146th course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) took place at Khadakwasala, Pune.

• The Convocation Ceremony of the 146th course was held at the Habibullah Hall.

• General Manoj Pande, Chief of Army Staff, presided as the Reviewing Officer for the POP ceremony.

• Pro. Dr. Sat Prakash Bansal, Vice Chancellor of Central University of Himachal Pradesh, served as the Chief Guest.

• A total of 205 cadets were awarded bachelor's degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru University during the ceremony.