President Murmu reviews IMA passing out parade, hails induction of women cadets as historic milestone
President Droupadi Murmu reviewed the passing out parade at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun. She specifically praised the induction of nine women cadets as a historic milestone for the Indian Army.
Why it matters
The inclusion of women in combat-oriented training programs represents a significant shift in gender roles within India's national defense institutions.
President of India Droupadi Murmu on Saturday (June 13, 2026) reviewed the Passing Out Parade of the 158th Regular Course and the 141st Technical Graduate Course at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, and described the induction of women cadets into the academy as a watershed moment in its history.
The report provides a factual account of a state event and the President's official remarks.
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