National Defence Academy(NDA)

National Defence Academy has emerged as an iconic Military Academy over years, attracting not only the finest young men from all corners of the country but also from friendly foreign countries. In the seven decades of its glorious existence, National Defence Academy has grown both in grace and grandeur. From its portals have graduated the 'The Leaders of the men', who have proved their worth and have demonstrated the essence of inter-services camaraderie and jointmanship, thereby vindicating the faith and vision of its founding fathers. 

History of National Defence Academy

The National Defence Academy was established in 1954. It is the first tri-service academy in the world. National Defence Academy has been training officers of the Indian Armed Forces since its inception. National Defence Academy has produced some of the finest officers of the Indian Armed Forces.

Initially, the National Defence Academy was located in Khadakwasla, near Pune. In 1974, National Defence Academy shifted to its present location in Pune. National Defence Academy is an institution of national importance and has been granted the status of ‘Institution of National Eminence’ by the Government of India. 

Importance of National Defence Academy

The National Defence Academy is very important for the defence of our country. The National Defence Academy plays a very important role in moulding the character of the officers and making them responsible citizens of India. The National Defence Academy also helps the officers to understand India’s defence policy and international relations. The National Defence Academy is the only academy in India which trains the officers of all three forces. The National Defence Academy is very important for the defence of our country.

Features of the National Defence Academy

National Defence Academy is the joint facilities institute of the Indian Armed Forces. Here, three service cadets are trained together before they go on to pre-commissioning training in their respective service academies. National Defence Academy is located at Khadakwasla near Pune. National Defence Academy is the world’s first tri-service academy.

The National Defence Academy was founded in 1948 with the merger of the Royal Indian Military College at Dehradun and the Indian Naval Academy at Cochin. The National Defence Academy was inaugurated by then-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on January 16, 1950. National Defence Academy is spread over an area of about 1250 acres. National Defence Academy has a strength of about 700 cadets and a staff of about 300 officers. National Defence Academy is affiliated with the University of Pune. National Defence Academy has been conferred the prestigious ‘A’ grade by the Defense Ministry of India.

 

Functions of National Defence Academy

Following are the functions of the National Defence Academy:

1.                National Defence Academy trains the officers of all three forces i.e. Army, Navy and Air Force.

2.                National Defence Academy provides quality education to the cadets.

3.                National Defence Academy moulds the character of the officers and makes them responsible citizens of India.

4.                National Defence Academy develops leadership qualities in the cadets.

5.                National Defence Academy helps the officers to understand India’s defence policy and international relations.

6.                National Defence Academy is the only academy in India which trains the officers of all three forces.