Gautam Adani Praises Historic Graduation of First Women NDA Cadets

New Delhi, May 31, 2025:

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Saturday praised the first batch of women National Defence Academy (NDA) cadets for scripting history in the annals of the Indian armed forces. 

The first batch of 17 female cadets graduated from NDA's 148th course on Friday. During the Passing Out Parade in Pune, they marched alongside over 300 male cadets. The women cadets joined the NDA in 2022, after a Supreme Court interim order allowed women to seek admission to the tri-services academy. 

Appreciating the initiative, the Adani Group Chairman described it as “a nation's resolve” and highlighted that the message it conveys is “timeless.”

“Proof. Precedent. Possibility. Congratulations to all the first women NDA cadets as they begin their journey forward,” wrote Gautam Adani in a post on the social media platform X. 

He Also added "They carry not just dreams but a nation's resolve. The path is new. The message is timeless. Jai Hind," 

Former Army chief and Mizoram governor Vijay Kumar Singh, who reviewed the passing out parade, called it a "proud day for India". "A new chapter in the legacy of NDA--where courage knows no gender, and leadership knows no bounds," Singh said on X.

Praising the initiative, Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said, “With unwavering resolve and sheer determination, women cadets have made history today by graduating from the National Defence Academy. This momentous step reflects the strength of #NariShakti and reaffirms our commitment to inclusivity and empowerment in our armed forces.” 

"We salute their grit, courage, and unwavering willpower. Jai Hind!" he added.