NDA Diamond Jubilee 2008

NDA was established in Clement Town, Dehradun as a “joint services wing” before independence and was subsequently relocated from Dehradun to Khadakwasla, later to be christened as the National Defence Academy. The foundation stone of NDA was laid by the hon’ble prime minister Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru on 06 October 1949. The academy was inaugurated by Mr Morarji Desai, then chief minister of Bombay on 16 January 1955. by 2008, the NDA has trained over 30,000 officer cadets who have served or are serving with distinction in the Indian armed forces as well as in many foreign countries.

To commemorate this historic anniversary, of significance to all the three services, the academy is planning a series of celebratory and commemorative events starting january 2008 through to 16 january 2009.
Ventures include:

NDA cadets include a mountaineering expedition to Mt Deo Tibba (Himachal Pradesh)

Sailing expedition to friendly countries in the indian ocean

A super dimona flight to Asian countries.

A grand finale- it is planned to hold a reunion in Khadakwasla from 06 to 08 December 2008. This will enable not only old comrades-in-arms to locate long lost friends but also provide an opportunity for the past to get acquainted with the present and the future.

Events scheduled are release of special day cover and coffee table book by the hon’ble presidentof India,Tattoo show, cultural programme, son-et-lumiere, entertainment evening, culminating with a reunion ball and dinner.

The academy will provide accommodation in and around Khadakwasla for out station participants on first comebasis. As accommodation is limited, officers desirous of attending the reunion are requested to send a crossed cheque or dd for Rs. 3500/- for a couple and Rs. 2000/. for a single officer as advance booking in favour of NDA Diamond Jubilee Celebration Account” to the officer in charge, Diamond Jubilee Cell, NDA Khadakwasla, Pune– 411023. This amount will cover charges for boarding and lodging for three days, transportation within NDA and the diamond jubilee brochure. Local participants or those not wanting/ arranging own accommodation are requested to remit Rs. 2800/- for a couple and Rs. 1500/- for a single officer. The confirmation of accommodation will be done through post/ fax/ e-mai.Officers are requested to mention their address/ fax no, mobile number and email in their requisition. Alumni of NDA not in a position to attend the celebrations may send in their monetary contributions to the above addressee. These will be gratefully accepted since they will help finance some of the diamond jubilee events. Those who want souvenirs by post may send Rs 2000/. We look forward to a generous response.

NDA Diamond Jubilee Celebration Committee
contact address :-
officer in charge
Diamond Jubilee Cell Headquarters
National Defence Academy
PO– NDA Khadakwasla, Pune-411023
MOBILE NO: 9423531266
TELEPHONE: 020-25206891/ 020-25206704
NDA E-MAIL ID NO:djcell@ndapune.org
NDA Diamond Jubilee