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PATHANKOT: Punjab’s only boy Pratham Singh who had made to Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) in 2016 has again brought accolades to the state after he received all India ranking 2 in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) National Defense Academy (NDA) exam.

Pratham is also the recipient of the coveted Sword of Honour from RIMC , an award conferred to the all-round best cadet.

Resident of Pangoli, Pathankot, Pratham who is the is 4th generation in the army told
TOI on Monday “I am motivated and excited to continue the tradition of my family to serve the country with valour, honour and bravery as the fourth generation”.

The UPSC NDA result was declared on March 6.

Stating that he wanted to live up to the gallant traditions of RIMC to join the Army, Pratham said he felt that the army was the only organization where he could serve the country and dedicate his life in the service of the motherland.

Pratham’s proud mother, Lt Col Anuvandana Jaggi who has been a mentor, a guide and source of inspiration to him said “Pratham is a national level equestrian and an athlete who broke the 30 years old RIMC high jump record and established a new record” adding that he was now all set to join NDA in next few days’ time.

She said it was a pleasurable blessing to see his son’s dream of joining the army becoming a reality adding that her son had brought immense laurels to the family and his second home RIMC.