The first batch of the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) women officers and the 36th batch of men officer cadets were commissioned to second lieutenant at the RNA Academy at Kharipati on Monday.
Royal Nepalese Army officer cadets march at the passing out ceremony at Bhaktapur, Kharipati on Monday, Feb 20 06. (Photo courtesy: MOD)
A press statement issued by the Ministry of Defense (MoD) said, Vice-chairman of the Council of Ministers, Kirtinidhi Bista, presented the commissioned post to the 147 men and 67 women officers of the cadet training-46 and to the 58 JCOs and Sergeant officer cadet at the passing-out parade
Vice Chairman Bista presented the commissioned post to the 147 men and 67 women officers of the cadet training-46 and to the 58 JCOs and Sergeant officer cadet at the passing-out parade.
Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chairman Bista said the newly appointed officers have a challenging duty and responsibility of assuming the lower level leadership at the present time when the fundamental right to live of the normal citizens have been violated as a result of the terrorist activities.
Congratulating the women officers, Vice Chairman Bista said women have been included in the leadership level of army service with the objective of protecting and promoting the rights and well being of the women.
At the programme, Vice Chairman Bista presented the sword of honour to Second Lieutenant Subarna Bahadur Khadka who came out first in the Officers Basic Training and to Thakendra Thakuri, who was declared first among the JCOs and Sergeant Officers.
Chief of the Army Staff Pyar Jung Thapa, the Defence Secretary and high ranking army officials and the relatives of the newly commissioned officers were present on the occasion.