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Former NCC Cadet Kushvi Purohit Commissioned as Lieutenant in Indian Army, to Handle Tanks to AK-47s
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News18•25-09-2026, 10:49
Former NCC Cadet Kushvi Purohit Commissioned as Lieutenant in Indian Army, to Handle Tanks to AK-47s
- •Former NCC cadet Kushvi Purohit from Ahmedabad commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army on September 5, 2026, after rigorous training at OTA, Gaya.
- •Kushvi's journey began with 2 Gujarat Air Squadron NCC in Ahmedabad, where she gained foundational experience in discipline and teamwork.
- •She successfully completed intensive military training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Gaya, preparing her for an officer's role.
- •Lieutenant Purohit has been inducted into the Army's Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME), responsible for technical support and maintenance of military equipment.
- •Her achievement is celebrated by NCC Directorate Gujarat, serving as an inspiration for young aspirants aiming for a career in the Indian Army.
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Kushvi Purohit was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army on September 5, 2026, following the successful completion of rigorous military training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Gaya.
She has been inducted into the Army's Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME Corps), where she will manage technical needs, weapon systems, and operational equipment maintenance.
Her journey began in Ahmedabad as an NCC cadet with the 2 Gujarat Air Squadron NCC, where she gained essential early experience in parade discipline, leadership, and teamwork.
