Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General K.T. Parnaik (retd) has urged students in the state to prepare themselves to join the National Defence Academy (NDA). He emphasized the significance of discipline, dedication, and commitment in serving the nation. The Governor interacted with students from Mechukha who recently took part in the National Integration Tour.
The students from Government Higher Secondary School, Mechukha, shared their experiences of traveling outside the state for the first time, including their initial journeys by plane and train. They expressed excitement about their visits to the NDA, Khadakwasla, the Naval Dockyard, and the Army Sports Institute, Pune, which inspired many of them to consider careers in the Indian armed forces and professional sports. The tour was organized by the 22nd Battalion of the Sikh Regiment under the 56th Infantry Division.
Reflecting on his own cadet days at the NDA, the Governor encouraged students to start preparing early for the UPSC exams to join the NDA. He highlighted the enduring essence of the NDA prayer, emphasizing the values of being physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight as the cornerstone of a soldier’s life and the guiding principles for responsible citizenship. Lt. General Parnaik (retd) urged students to dream big, nurture positive thoughts, and emphasized the importance of self-belief in achieving greatness.
Emphasizing character, perseverance, and courage, the Governor stressed the need for young minds from frontier regions like Arunachal Pradesh to contribute to nation-building with pride and purpose. He commended the Indian Army for organizing the exposure tour and thanked the 22nd Sikh Battalion and the 56th Infantry Division on behalf of the people, parents, and participating students. The Governor advised students to share their tour experiences with peers, families, and the wider community to inspire curiosity, confidence, and ambition among other young students.
