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The Chiefs of Staff Committee
approves introduction of B.Tech
as a fourth stream for NDA cadets
from July 2016.
timeline
16 april 2016
Over the years, the NDA has evolved as an icon
of national strength and character. Conceived as a
national war memorial, the institution is the most
cherished jewel in the Services’ crown. It attracts
hundreds of eager, young idealists drawn by the
sparkle of uniforms and exploits of real life heroes.
The history of an institution can be pieced together
by linking landmark events in their perspective.
While edifices of wood, brick and stone stand
testimony to human endeavour, personalities
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru,
Honourable Prime Minister
of India, laying the foundation
stone at Khadakwasla
6 October 1949
Passing Out Parade of the
10 th Course, the first POP at
NDA Khadakwasla,
being reviewed by
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru,
Honourable Prime Minister
of India
5 june 1955
The first NDA contingent
at the Republic Day Parade
26 january 1960
His Excellency Shri
Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy,
Honourable President of India,
presenting the Colours to the
NDA in recognition of 30
years of dedicated service of its
alumni to the nation
The Golden Jubilee
celebrations as the NDA
turns 50.
19 february 1999
His Excellency Shri A P J Abdul Kalam,
Honourable President of India, at the
Passing out Parade of the 103 rd Course
leave their imprint on institutions, altering and
shaping history.
16 december 1978
30 november 2002
16 january 1955
7 june 1974
6-8 december 2008
Shri Morarji Desai,
Honourable Chief Minister
of erstwhile State of Bombay,
performing the opening
ceremony on the steps of
Sudan Block
30 may 1959
His Excellency
Rahmatullah Abdulla,
Ambassador of Sudan,
during his formal address
at the unveiling ceremony
of Sudan Block
Admiral S N Kohli, CNS,
addressing the cadets of the
46 th Course at the first
graduation ceremony
of the NDA
30 november 1991
Graduates of NDA 1 st
Course, who became Service
Chiefs around the same time,
reviewing the 81 st course
Passing Out
Her Excellency
Shrimati Pratibha
Devisingh Patil,
Honourable President of
India, releasing the first
day cover at the Diamond
Jubilee celebrations
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