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Historical Milestones
The National Defence Academy was initially conceptualised as a national war memorial in commemoration of the gallantry and sacrifice of Indian troops in World War II. It was finally re-designated as an inter-services training establishment to prepare young men before joining their respective Service Academies for the Air Force, Navy and Army. Today, the NDA is one of the foremost inter-services training establishments in the world. The following are some of the milestones in the history of the National Defence Academy:

6th October 1949 : Laying The Foundation Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru laid down the foundation stone of the National Defence Academy

16th January 1955 : Inauguration Of The Academy Inauguration of the Academy by Sh. Morarji Desai

5th June 1955 : First Passing Out Parade The first Passing Out Parade at the Academy reviewed by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

19th March 1956 : Lord And Lady Mountbatten Visit The Academy The First Sea Lord and Lady Mountbatten made a visit to the Academy.

27th September 1957 : Dr. Rajendra Prasad At The Academy The first President of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad visited the Academy and made a speech at the Cadet's Mess.

26th January 1960 : The First NDA Contingent The first NDA contingent performed at the Republic Day Parade.
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