Dehradun ,pkgnews24.com, Governor Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh (retd) on Sunday participated as the Chief Guest in the celebrations on the centenary year of establishment of Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) at RIMC, Garhi Cantt Dehradun. Addressing the cadets on the occasion, Governor Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh (retd) said that Rashtriya Indian Military College is continuously making remarkable contribution in the service of the country for the last 100 years.
The students of RIMC have played a significant role in the process of nation building. From the Second World War to the Balakot operation, his military capabilities and leadership abilities cannot be forgotten. Due to the shared confidence, competence and dedication of the cadets, officers and team associated with RIMC, this institute has been at the top position despite going through various challenges and is continuously marching towards excellence. RIMC sticks to its motto “Bal Vivek”.
The Governor said that RIMC continued to work even in the challenging times of Kovid-19 and the cadets here completed their courses and training on time, which is highly commendable. The credit for this goes to the efficient management and competent staff of the institute. The Governor said that the meritorious alumni of RIMC are the biggest brand ambassadors and source of inspiration for this great institution. He is the leader of the Indian Army. Today the students of RIMC are considered as the epitome of unwavering loyalty, determination and great commitment. Today, on this centenary year celebration, the entire nation expresses its gratitude to you. The Governor said that education is a lifelong process, the ultimate goal of which is the service of humanity. He said that technology is continuously changing day by day. Artificial Intelligence, Automation and Digitization will redefine our today and future. With technical skills, only the youth who think of adaptation and innovation will make the way for development and progress in the future. Governor said that it is a matter of happiness that RIMC is also preparing to fulfill a big responsibility of involving girl child in this institute. The association of Girls Cadet with RIMC will enhance its reputation even more.
During the function, Governor Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh (Seni) released the postage stamp of RIMC. Along with this, he also released RIMC’s Coffee Table Book and Bal Vivek, a book written by the cadets.
It is noteworthy that the prestigious Rashtriya Indian Military College of the country completed 100 years of its glorious existence on March 13. RIMC is the first military training institute in the Indian subcontinent, inaugurated on March 13, 1922 by the then Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII, as an Indianisation program of officer cadre to educate and train Indian youth in military service. was part of. Today, RIMC is the major feeder institution to the prestigious National Defense Academy and Naval Academy, Ezhimala. This institute of excellence has so far produced 6 Army Chiefs, 41 Army Commanders and equivalent and 163 officers of the rank of Lieutenant General to the nation.