IMA POP Awards Ceremony Spring Term 2021

1. Prestigious Motivation Trophy Awarded To GC From Bhutan KinleyNorbu, Afghan GC EhsanullahSaadat Also Felicitated

In an immaculately conducted award ceremony at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun on 09 June 2021, Junior Under Officer (JUO) KinleyNorbu, a Foreign Gentlemen Cadet (FGC) from the Kingdom of Bhutan was awarded the prestigious motivational trophy for his excellent all-round performance during his training at the Academy. The FGC was adjudged to receive the prestigious motivational trophy since he had won the Best in Physical Training, Best in Turn out, and the Best in Drill awards among the GCs who have successfully completed their training. JUO KinleYNorbu is getting commissioned into the Royal Bhutan Army and is part of 84 FGCs from nine foreign countries who are due to passout after completion of pre-commission training at the IMA on 12 June 2021.

A special award of recognition was also presented to FGC EhsanullahSaadat, from Afghanistan, on being adjudged for best in service subjects, outdoor exercises, and book reviews amongst FGCs. The IMA commands great respect across the world armies for its exacting training standards. Every fourth GC in the Academy is from a foreign army. The awards reflect the pride which IMA takes in its assessment and award policy for excelling Gentlemen Cadets (GCs) of passing out course, irrespective of their nationalities. These inspire the GCs to compete and inculcate a spirit of winning.

 

2. IMA POP Spring Term 2021 Award Ceremony For Passing Out Courses Held at Khetarpal Auditorium of Indian Military Academy

 

The awards are a true recognition of the tremendous achievements of the Gentlemen Cadets and acknowledge their pursuit for excellence not only confined to academics but encompassing the whole range of activities that make for a well rounded and balanced training. The Award Ceremony of Spring Term-21 Passing Out Courses comprising 148 Regular Course and 131 Technical Graduate Course was conducted at the Khetarpal Auditorium, IMA on June 9, 2021.

 

Gentleman Cadets were felicitated by Lt Gen Harinder Singh, Commandant, Indian Military Academy. He bestowed medals and awards to the outstanding Gentlemen Cadets who excelled in various fields during their pre-commission training at the Academy. The training imparted to the Gentlemen Cadets at Indian Military Academy is designed to provide a comprehensive knowledge of military fundamentals and leadership, as well as proficiency in basic military skills. It aims to develop the qualities of character, intellect, fitness, and competence needed by future-ready officers, who at all times in their career must be prepared to lead.

While the COVID-19 outbreak disrupted training in most educational institutes in the world, Indian Military Academy implemented an effective COVID action plan integrating all preventive guidelines outlined by the Ministry of Health, Army Headquarter, and Army Training Command. It was however ensured that there was no dilution in training standards of the Gentleman Cadets, even as all precautions were taken and a healthy routine evolved for them. The training at the Academy has continued for almost 16 months without a break, reflective of the resolve and commitment.

The Commandant Prize distribution and award ceremony is an important event that recognizes and encourages the Gentlemen Cadets to achieve excellence at the individual level and contribute constructively in a team effort to infuse a sense of camaraderie amongst them. Accordingly, Medals and Rolling trophies have been instituted at IMA, which symbolises the highest standards achieved at individual and company level On the occasion, the following Gentlemen Cadets and Foreign Gentlemen Cadets from Friendly Foreign Countries were felicitated: –

Here Is The Award List:

MEDALS & TROPHIES FOR INDL EXCELLENCE

SPRING TERM 2021

S No	Award/ Medal/ Trophy	Awarded For	Awarded To
1.	PARACHUTE Regt Medal	GC adjudged best in Endurance and Physical Toughness of the POC	JUO Astik
2.	9 GR Medal	GC standing first in Mil Studies of the POC	CSM SakshamGoswami
3.	SIKH Regt Silver Medal	GC adjudged best Sportsman of the POC	BUO Mukesh Kumar
4.	DOGRA Regt & SCOUT Wing Medal	GC adjudged best in Obst Competition of the POC	GC Dinesh Jaggi
5.	MARATHA LI Medal	GC adjudged best in PT of the POC	JUO KinleyNorbu
6.	SIKH LI Silver Medal (General Bhagat Memorial Medal)	GC adjudged best in Turnout and Drill of the POC	JUO KinleyNorbu
7.	RAJPUT Regt Silver Medal	GC adjudged best in Academics of the POC	CQMS Arvind Kumar Bagoria
8.	JAT Regt Silver Medal	GC adjudged best in OQ of the POC	BUO Shivam Kumar
9.	Corps of SIGNALS Medal	GC standing first in Science and Warfare of the POC	GC Ashish
10.	Brigade of the GUARDS Medal	GC adjudged best in Service Subjects of the POC	AUO Deepak Singh
11.	8 GR Medal “Sam Manekshaw Medal”	GC adjudged best in WT of the POC	SUO PradeepThapa
12.	5 GR(FF) Medal	GC adjudged best Shot in LMG of the POC	GC Manjeet Singh
14.	JAK Rif Medal	GC adjudged second best in Tactical Ability of the POC	GC Manjeet Singh
15.	RAJ RIF Medal	GC adjudged best in Tactical Ability of the POC	GC SakshamGoswami
Trophies
16.	Grenadiers Trophy	GC adjudged best Shot in INSAS Rif of the POC	GC NeerajRathore
17.	Motivation Trophy	GC adjudged Most Motivated GC of the POC	JUO KinleyNorbu
18.	Col HH Raja Sir Harindar Singh Brar, Bans Bahadur, KCSI, Raja of Faridkot Trophy	GC Adjudged Best in INSAS LMG	GC ShivamChoudhary
20.	Deccan Horse Trophy	GC Adjudged Best Rider of POC	GC Surender Singh
21.	8th Course Re-Union Trophy	GC Adjudged Best in IT	SGT Prajjwal Kala
19.	MajShaitan Singh, PVC(Posthumous) Trophy presented by 30thReg Course	GC Adjudged Best in WT	GC NeerajRathore

 

BOOK PRIZES FOR INDL EXCELLENCE

SPRING TERM 2021

S/ No	Award/ Medal/ Trophy	Awarded For	Awarded To
1.	M & D Club	GC of POC (Both Reg and TGC) adjudged best in M&D Club Activity	GC Karun Bakshi
2.	Journalism Club	GC of POC (Both Reg and TGC ) adjudged best in Journalism Club Activity	GC Naveen
3	Arts Club	GC of POC adjudged best in Arts Club Activity	GC Subham Kumar
4.	Academics	GC of POC (Both Reg and TGC) standing second in Academics	CSM SakshamGoswami
5.	Paper Writing Competition	GC of POC won the Paper Writing Competition	GC Sumeet Mal
6	Excellent performance	GC from FFCs	GC EhsanullahSaadat (Afghanistan)
7.	Leadership Matrix (Book Review)	GCs of POC adjudged best in Leadership Matrix (Book Review)	SUO AffanHussain
8.	Leadership Matrix (Lecturette)	GCs of POC adjudged best in Leadership Matrix (Lecturette)	CSM SakshamGoswami
9.	Leadership Matrix (Review Essay)	GCs of POC adjudged best in Leadership Matrix (Review Essay)	SUO AffanHussain

 

AWARD OF COURSE COMPLETION & DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE TO ELIGIBLE

FGCs OF POC SPRING TERM 2021

S No	Country	No of Eligible FGCs for Course Completion Cert / Diploma	GC Earmarked to Receive
1.	Afghanistan	43	FGC EhsaullahSaadat
2.	Bhutan	18	JUO KinleyNorbu
3.	Maldives	01	GC Ahmed Mowmur
4.	Mauritius	04	GC Christian
5.	Kyrgyzstan	01	JUO Bekhbolotov Kuban
6.	Tonga	01	GC OV Vete
7.	Sri Lanka	01	GC DilushanVijaysinghe
8.	Tajikistan	13	GC Abrahim Jon
9.	Vietnam	02	GC Dang Quacdung
Total	84

 

ROLLING TROPHIES TO COYs & BNs

SPRING TERM 2021

S No	Award/Medal/ Trophy	Awarded For	Awarded To Coy	Bn
1.	Sir Alwyn Ezra Trophy	Coy Standing First in Weapon Trg	Alamein	Th
2.	The Nawab of JoraTrophy	Coy Standing Second in Weapon Trg	Keren	Bh
3.	Inter Coy Physical Trg Cup	Coy Standing Overall First in Physical Trg	Sangro	Ma
4.	3rd GORKHA Regt Trophy	Coy Standing Overall second in Physical Trg	Zojila	Ma
5.	Burma Army Trophy	Coy Standing Overall First in Sports	Dograi	Th
6.	Air Chief Marshal Dilbagh Singh Trophy	Coy Standing Overall Second in Sports	Jessore	Ma
7.	Admiral Sushil Kumar, AVSM, NM, ADC, Chief of Naval Staff Trophy	Coy Standing Overall First in Professional Competition	Meiktilla	Th
8.	Governor of Uttarakhand Trophy	Coy Standing Overall First in Academics	Naushera	Ca
9.	ADG AE Trophy	Coy Standing Overall Second in Academics	Keren	Bh
10.	Army Cdr ARTRAC Banner	Coy Standing Overall Second in Inter Coy Championship	Naushera	Ca
11.	KUMAON Trophy	Coy Standing Overall First in Inter Coy Championship	Dograi	Th
12.	JAT Regt Trophy	Coy Standing Second in Professional Championship (PT, WT, Drill & Service Sub)	Zojila	Ma
13.	Comdt’s Banner	Drill First in Inter Bn Championship	–	ThimayyaBn
14.		Coy Standing First in Ex Diamond Belt	Alamein Coy &Chusul Coy/ ThBn Jointly stood first in Ex Diamond Belt

 

The Commandant in his address mentioned that the country demands willing, unhesitating, unfaltering obedience and loyalty from each young Officer. He further elaborated that leadership is composite of a number of qualities. Among the most important are self-confidence, moral ascendancy, self-sacrifice, fairness, initiative, decision, dignity, and courage. In his address to the award winners, the Commandant also said it is important for an officer to maintain a competitive streak within the parameters of sportsmanship and fair play at all times.

Lt Gen Singh mentioned that the urge to win and excel as a team should always be there. In the profession of arms, it is always a collective and a team effort that is important and there are no runners up in war. He commended all for having achieved such high standards despite the constraints and challenges due to the spread of COVID-19. The Commandant wished the course all the success and glory ahead in the various arms and services allotted to them.