President Murmu Reviews IMA Passing Out Parade, First Women Officers Commissioned
On June 13, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu reviewed the Passing Out Parade at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, marking a historic milestone with the commissioning of the first batch of nine women officer cadets alongside 506 male cadets. The graduating group also included 34 cadets from 16 friendly foreign countries. The President described this as a watershed moment reflecting India's progress toward women-led development and emphasized the cadets' role in upholding national sovereignty and adapting to evolving security challenges.