158 Agniveers join ranks after passing-out parade in Subathu

A total of 158 Agniveers were formally inducted into the Indian Army during a grand passing-out parade held at the historic Salaria Stadium of the 14 Gorkha Training Centre in Subathu this morning.

The recruits, after undergoing 31 weeks of rigorous training, swore allegiance to the Indian Republic. Their training included physical fitness, field craft, weapons handling, tactics, firing, night navigation, map reading, and sports. Special emphasis was also laid on IT-based training, reflecting the technical edge expected from Agniveers.

The new soldiers will now join the elite Gorkha Battalions of the First and Fourth Gorkha Rifles—regiments with a proud legacy of over 200 years of courage and sacrifice.

Brigadier Puneet Sharma, Commandant of the 14 Gorkha Training Centre, reviewed the parade and addressed the Agniveers. He urged them to uphold the honour of the Indian Army and serve with commitment and pride across the nation’s frontiers.

Since 2023, the training centre has successfully trained and commissioned several batches of Agniveers. The current batch continues the tradition of excellence and discipline, embodying the spirit and dedication of the Indian Army’s future leadership.