OTA-Gaya commandant lauds Nalanda Sainik School’s feat

PATNA: Lieutenant general Sunil Srivastava, AVSM,VSM, commandant, Officers’ Training Academy, Gaya and colonel commandant of the Regiment of Artillery visited Sainik School Nalanda on Saturday and institutionalised a trophy to be presented to the house that sends maximum number of cadets to the coveted National Defence Academy (NDA).
Addressing the staff and day-scholar cadets, Srivastava applauded the school’s recent achievements in the field of academics, co and extra-curricular activities and NDA entrance examination alike.
He said that Sainik School Nalanda, in a short span of time of 17 years, has carved a niche for itself and is regarded as one of the best Sainik schools in the country. He complimented the steps initiated towards the overall improvement in the school’s culture and infrastructure since his previous visit in October 2019 and appreciated the preparations towards receiving girl cadets from the forthcoming academic session.
Principal Colonel Tamojeet Biswas received the trophy on behalf of the entire Mauryan fraternity. He thanked Srivastava and stated that his invaluable suggestions and guidance would go a long way in taking Sainik School Nalanda to even greater heights in times to come.
The event culminated with Madhusudan De, senior master, proposing the vote of thanks. Wing commander P S Gujral, vice-principal Ajay Chand and administrative officer were also present along with other members of the staff during the presentation ceremony.