The seventh batch of Agniveer under the Agnipath scheme witnessed the culmination of training on Saturday.

A ceremonial attestation parade with full military traditions was held at The Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre, Belagavi.

As many as 765 Agniveers were attested after their successful completion of 24 weeks of training.

The attestation parade of the Agniveers was reviewed by MLIRC Commandant Brigadier Girish Upadhya who applauded the Agniveers for their immaculate turnout and very high standards of drill.

The parade was commanded by Agniveer Sanket Singh, while Maj. Gajanan Patil was the parade adjutant.

The Agniveers took the Oath of Affirmation in the presence of the National Flag, the regimental flag and religious holy books in an impressive ceremony witnessed by parents of the Agniveers, serving and retired fraternity of the regiment, dignitaries of Belagavi, NCC members and young students of various schools.

The pride with which the Agniveers took oath made the ceremony even more impressive.

Addressing the newly attested Agniveers, the reviewing officer reminded them of the rich heritage and the glory of the MLIRC as one of the oldest infantry regiments of the Indian Army.

He also stressed upon the importance of discipline and physical fitness in a soldier’s life. He exuded confidence in the training conducted at the regimental centre and promised that it will stand the young soldiers in good stead before wishing them the very best in their future assignments.

The reviewing officer also awarded medals to meritorious Agniveers for excelling in different spheres of training.

The Naik Yashwant Ghadge Victoria Cross Medal for Overall Best Agniveer was awarded to Agniveer Gholap Adarsh.

The attestation parade concluded with a solemn wreath laying ceremony at the Sharqat War Memorial to pay respects to the bravehearts of the regiment by the reviewing officer and the Agniveers. Their proud parents were also felicitated with Gaurav Padak to honour them for motivating their wards to serve the nation, according to a release.