Nagaland
Sainik School Punglwa cadets join Indian defence forces
In a major achievement for Sainik School Punglwa (SSP), three of its passed out cadets have joined the Indian defence forces.
An update from SSP informed that Tapi Moda joined the Officers Training Academy in Chennai through NCC special entry scheme in October 2022, while Obed Newmai, now a doctor, joined the Indian Air Force as flight lieutenant on January 31, 2023, as a medical officer and Hinoto Kakishe Yepthomi has qualified and cleared the services selection board for SSC Tech entry and would be joining OTA, Chennai, in the 1st week of April 2023.
Besides, it stated that 28 cadets are undergoing engineering course at premier institutions including at IITs and NITs and six cadets are pursuing medicine.
SSP stated that their success has won laurels for the school.
The school principal, Gp Capt. RK Yadav, has congratulated the former cadets, their parents and teachers. He also conveyed gratitude to the state government for providing full support and cooperation in smooth functioning of Sainik School Punglwa and achieving its aim of “We learn, we serve.” Dimapur, Feb. 24 (EMN)