Indian Military Academy celebrates its 89th Raising Day at Dehradun

Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, October 1

The Indian Military Academy (IMA) celebrated its 89th Raising Day at Dehradun on Friday. Called the cradle of leadership, the academy had come into existence on this day in 1932.

On the occasion, the IMA Commandant, Lt Gen Harinder Singh, conveyed his appreciation to the IMA fraternity for their dedication and contribution towards transforming the Academy into a world class military institution.

He reminded them that the IMA had rendered outstanding service to the nation by nurturing thousands of well trained, all rounded officers. He urged the military and civilian employees to work with the same zeal and synergy to bring even greater laurels to the Academy.

In the last 88 years, the Academy has grown in its training capacity from accommodating just 40 gentlemen cadets to 1, 650 GCs at present. Till date, 63,381 cadets, including 2,656 foreign cadets from 34 friendly foreign countries have passed out from its portals as officers.

The Academy has a rich history and its alumni have excelled in all spheres of military and sports activities. They have etched stories of heroic valour and outstanding leadership in numerous battlefields, winning many gallantry awards. As many as 889 alumni have made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation.