New Batch of Soldiers Pass Out from 39 Gorkha Training Centre, Varanasi

A fresh batch R-207 of 225 recruits of 39 GTC, took oath during an impressive attestation and passing out parade on 17 Jan 2015 at 39 Gorkha Training Centre, Varanasi.  The Gorkha recruits were given their traditional weapon as per Nepali culture. Maj Ranjit HS, Officiating Training Battalion Commander took first salute of the attestation parade, while the second salute was taken by Col Amrit Pal Singh, Dy Comdt 39 GTC.

The Chief Guest of this parade was Brig K Birendra Singh, Commandant, 39 Gorkha Training Centre reviewed the parade after taking salute and praise for the magnificent parade. In his address he emphasised on discipline, physical fitness, Goal and educational progress in life. After the oath ceremony the chief guest paid the tribute on war memorial and signed in visitor book. On this occasion all Offrs, JCOs of 39 GTC, large number of civil and service dignitaries, school children and NCC cadets were present. The parade was commanded by Recruit Upen Kshetri.

The following riflemen were awarded different prizes for their outstanding performance during military training:-
1. Best in Firing                                                              – Rifleman William Devaan
2. Best in BPET, Best in COC & Lt Kapadia Trophy     – Rifleman Prabal Kshetri
3. Best in Tactic                                                              – Rifleman Ankit Kshetri
4. Best in Bayonet Fighting                                            – Rifleman Vinod Bhattarai
5. Second All round Best Gen Lahiri Medal                   – Rifleman Mohan Chandra Rai
6. Best in Drill                                                                  – Rifleman Sudhan Pradhan
7. All Round Best                                                           – Gaurav Talwar