MAI BHAGO AFPI ALUMNA NISHA COMMISSIONED AS OFFICER IN INDIAN NAVY
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Mai Bhago Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (AFPI) for Girls in SAS Nagar (Mohali) has added another remarkable achievement to its illustrious history, with another of its alumna, Nisha, being commissioned as Sub Lieutenant in the Indian Navy. She successfully passed out from the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, (Kerala), bringing pride and glory to her alma mater and her family.
She was commissioned in an impressive passing out parade, that was reviewed by Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command.
Sub Lieutenat Nisha, who has been commissioned in the Education Branch of the Indian Navy is daughter of Sh. Dinesh Chander, who is a Senior Assistant at Punjabi University, Patiala.
Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister Mr. Aman Arora congratulated Sub Lieutenant Nisha on her remarkable achievement, stating that her success will inspire more young women from Punjab to pursue careers in the defence services. He highlighted Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab government’s commitment to support aspirations of young women who aim to join the defence forces as commissioned officers. Notably, the Punjab Government has also established an NDA Preparatory Wing for Girls at Mai Bhago AFPI in July 2023, with the third batch currently undergoing training.
Director of Mai Bhago AFPI, Major General Jasbir Singh Sandhu, AVSM (Retd), expressed delight over the commissioning of Sub Lieutenant Nisha, stating that this achievement will further energise the state government’s efforts to encourage more girls to join the armed forces. He also extended his warm wishes to the newly commissioned officer for a bright future in the Indian Navy.
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