Punjab is the state from where most soldier comes from. Punjab has contributed the maximum number of men in Indian Army. However on the basis of density with the number of people joined Indian Defence services, the ratio is high for Himachal Pradesh. According to Himachal TV at least one person from every home belongs to defence or police service. The enthusiasam here in people is very high to serve the nation in olive green or in defence dress.
Himachal Pradesh having record of producing great Army legends who laid there life for the nation, who served for the valour of nation, who gave plenty of examples about their integrity and discipline for respected work and life. Life in Himachal is not very easy for a common men. Life in Himachal looks very beautiful and attractive from the outer world but its full of life time risks.
In the same circumstances, this time very talented Swapnil Thakur from Mandi district made it in Indian Navy as an officer. Swapnil Thakur from Sujanpur Tihra set an example for upcoming generation by joining Defence services. He joined Indian Navy as an officer and will be appointed as Sub Lieutenant.
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| Officer Swapnil Thakur with his parents |
After taking primary education from Sanik School Tihra, Swapnil completed his schooling from Dalhousie Public School in Chamba. As he was a bright student since his school time he got selected for an orientation program for NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administraion) where Swapnil attended one month training. His all interest was in aviations, aeronotics and mechanism therefore he choosed Mechanical Engineering and got admission in SRM University Delhi. Swapnil craked SSB (Service Selection Board) interview at 33 SSB Navy board Bhopal. He joined Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala, Kerela and after completion of a tough and hard training attended the passing out ceremony on 22nd November.
Jitender Thakur father of Swapnil is an idle for him who gave inspiration and lesson for lifetime. Father always gave strength to face challenges and to choose own ways for himself. His mother Vibha Thakur and father Jitender Thakur both are Professors at MSCM Government Dergree College Thural and are very proud parents on this happiest and precious moment. Swapnil believes his all discipline and ethics belongs to his parents and gave all the credit to his dearest mother and father who tought him the lession of civilization.
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| happiness during passing out parade |
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| Officer is ready with his castle |
We salute our newly commisioned Indian Naval Officer Swapnil Thakur and wish him a very good luck for his happy future. He has become an inspiration for upcoming generation. May God bless him.
