Udhagamandalam: A total of 395 recruits came out in flying colours from the Madras Regimental Centre (MRC) at Wellington, near Coonoor, after a year-long basic and advanced military training on Saturday.
In this connection, the MRC witnessed an attestation parade that was participated by all the recruits, who took their oath, at the Srinagesh Barrack.
The parade was reviewed by Brigadier Rajeshwar Singh, SC, SM, Commandant, MRC, Wellington.
Speaking on the occasion, he said, “Continuous improvement in training methodology and mechanism, and innovative initiatives have revolutionized the way the centre is training its recruits by achieving the highest standards desired.” He also lauded the instructors.
MRC officers attended the function by adhering to the Covid-19 safety protocols. Parents of the young soldiers, however, could not attend the parade, due to Covid restrictions.
The new recruits would now join various battalions of the regiment as allocated to them.