56 Officer Cadets Honoured At MCEME
The address was delivered at the award distribution ceremony for 56 officer cadets from the Technical Entry Scheme (TES)-48 and TES-50 courses.
Hyderabad: Technically proficient officers, capable of adapting to emerging technologies and the changing demands of warfare, are critical to meeting the challenges of modern combat, said MCEME Commandant Lt Gen I.S. Rathore.
Addressing officer cadets at the Cadets Training Wing (CTW) of the Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME), Secunderabad, on Saturday, he urged them to foster innovation, collaboration and scientific temper, while remaining committed to lifelong learning.
He also asked the young officers to uphold the military values of duty, honour, integrity, courage and selfless service, and lead with technical competence, ethical conduct and adaptability.
The address was delivered at the award distribution ceremony for 56 officer cadets from the Technical Entry Scheme (TES)-48 and TES-50 courses. Lt Gen Rathore presented medals and distinctions for excellence in academics, sports, physical training, outdoor training, weapons training and drill.
In TES-48, WCC Prem Solanki received the GOC-in-C, Army Training Command (ARTRAC) Gold Medal, WCA Tangi Sairam the Silver Medal and PCC Prajwal Raut the Bronze Medal. In TES-50, PCQM Arpit Kadian, PCQM Anuj Rana and PCQM Aman Kumar received the Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals, respectively.
Prithiviraj Platoon, known as ‘The Panthers’, was awarded the GOC-in-C ARTRAC Banner for the Autumn Term 2026.
The Commandant also visited an arts and photography exhibition showcasing the cadets’ creative work and interacted with their parents and family members.