The Commissioning Ceremony of the 56th Batch of BSc Nursing cadets of the College of Nursing, AFMC, Pune was held at Capt Devashish Sharma, Kirti Chakra Parade Ground, AFMC. A total of 38 young Nursing Officers were commissioned into the Military Nursing Service (MNS) after completing four years of the professional BSc Nursing course at the College of Nursing, AFMC.

The commissioning parade was reviewed by Surg Vice Admiral Manish Honwad, VSM, Dir and Comdt, AFMC. Brig V Sugirtha, Principal, College of Nursing, AFMC, administered the oath of affirmation to the newly commissioned MNS officers. Senior Officers, Alumni, civil dignitaries and the proud families of the graduates attended the ceremony.

Various awards were presented to the newly commissioned Nursing Officers for their academic achievements during training. Lt Rubi Nishad was awarded the AFMC Medal for standing first in order of merit for all semesters taken together. Lt Minakshi was awarded the Silver Jubilee rolling trophy for the Best Bedside Nursing Cadet. Lt Shrishti Trivedi was adjudged the best All-Round Nursing Cadet and was presented the Gen KM Cariappa Rolling Trophy. Lt Mahima Sharma of the 55th Batch of CON AFMC was presented the Pushplok Trust award for being adjudged the best outgoing Cadet among the six Colleges of Nursing under AFMS.

The Director and Commandant congratulated the newly commissioned Nursing Officers and highlighted the pivotal role of the Military Nursing Service in providing quality healthcare to the Armed Forces.

The ceremony marked the formal induction of the young Nursing Officers into the Military Nursing Service, where they will continue to serve the nation with dedication and professional competence.