469 Agniveers Complete Attestation Parade at Bengaluru's Parachute Regiment Training Centre
The Attestation Parade for Agniveer Batch-08 took place at the Parachute Regiment Training Centre (PRTC) in Bengaluru on June 20, 2026. This event marked a pivotal moment for the young recruits embarking on their military careers.
A total of 469 Agniveers were officially attested during the ceremony. Having completed their comprehensive military training, these recruits are now transformed into disciplined and ready soldiers within the Indian Army.
The parade saw Brigadier Yogesh Sharma, Commandant of the Parachute Regiment Training Centre, conducting an inspection of the contingent. He extended his congratulations to the Agniveers for the successful completion of their training.
The ceremony highlighted the impressive standards of drill and discipline instilled at the Indian Army's esteemed training establishment. The newly attested soldiers displayed their readiness to uphold the values and traditions of the Indian Army through their professionalism and dedication.
Brigadier Sharma addressed the Agniveers, praising their hard work and perseverance throughout their training. He urged the new soldiers to continue seeking professional excellence and contributing meaningfully to the Indian Army's operational strength.
The Commandant stressed the importance of continuous learning, discipline, and duty commitment, encouraging the recruits to maintain the highest standards of soldierly conduct as they commence their military careers.
The Attestation Parade symbolized the recruits' successful transition into members of the Indian Army, prepared to serve the nation with bravery, honor, and dedication.
The ceremony was attended by family members, instructors, and senior military officials who celebrated the Agniveers' achievements and their commitment to serving the nation.
This event reaffirmed the Indian Army's dedication to cultivating a capable, disciplined, and future-ready force, equipped to handle evolving operational challenges while upholding proud military traditions.
As these 469 newly attested Agniveers embark on the next phase of their journey, they carry with them the values of duty, integrity, and selfless service, ready to contribute to the nation's defense and security.
