Sainik School Nagrota celebrated the 80th Independence Day on a special note with patriotic fervour and pride as the institute bagged top twin honours i.e., “Best Drill contingent” and “Excellence Award for the School Band” at the UT-level ceremony at MA Stadium, Jammu.
School Principal Captain (IN) Shibu Devasia, along with contingent leaders, received the awards from Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, who presided over the main Independence Day function on Saturday and took the salute at M A Stadium.
Choudhary felicitated and distributed the awards among the participants in recognition of their outstanding performances and contribution to the Independence Day celebrations.
The Sainik School Nagrota drill contingent was adjudged the “Best Drill Contingent”, earning the school a prestigious honour on one of the most significant national occasions. The prestigious institute School Nagrota Band was also awarded the “Excellence Award”, by the Deputy Chief Minister, for its performance, showcasing outstanding musical precision, synchronisation, discipline and ceremonial finesse.
Sainik School Nagrota celebrated the 80th Independence Day in its campus as well with similar patriotic zeal and pride, with its cadets and staff reaffirming their commitment to the nation and its values.
The celebrations began with the hoisting of the national flag by the Principal Capt Shibu Devasia, followed by the national anthem. Appreciation certificates were also presented to selected staff members for their meritorious service and dedicated contribution to the school.
Addressing the gathering, the Principal urged cadets and staff to remember the sacrifices of the nation’s freedom fighters and emphasised that the best tribute to them was to serve the nation with sincerity, discipline, dedication and a strong sense of responsibility.
With regard to the school’s remarkable achievement at the UT-level Independence Day ceremony at MA Stadium, Jammu, he said that the twin honours brought immense pride to Sainik School Nagrota and reflected the high standards of discipline, teamwork and excellence ingrained in its cadets.
Congratulating the contingents, Capt Devasia appreciated the cadets for their hard work, perseverance and disciplined preparation. He also commended the Band Master and NCC PI Staff for their dedicated training, guidance and meticulous preparation, which contributed significantly to the outstanding performances.
“The success of the cadets at the UT-level ceremony added a special dimension to the Independence Day celebrations at Nagrota. It was a proud reminder that discipline, teamwork and sustained effort can turn preparation into excellence,” it was asserted.
The celebrations concluded with a renewed pledge by the cadets and staff to uphold the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the nation and to contribute towards building a stronger and progressive India.
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