Uttarakhand Governor Dr K K Paul presided over the Convocation Ceremony of the 72nd Staff Course of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Tamil Nadu on Thursday.
The Governor presented medals to the award winners and parchments to international student officers. Four hundred and twenty one officers of the Indian Armed Forces, 40 international officers from 31 friendly foreign countries and five civilian and paramilitary officers graduated from the portals of this hallowed institution.
During his address on the occasion, Governor exhorted the staff and student officers to fulfil their responsibilities with dedication, steadfastness and patriotic fervour in accordance with the traditions of the prestigious institution.
He expressed faith that the Staff College will continue to produce military leaders of impeccable repute and resolve, dedicated to serve the nation. He appreciated the role of the College in cementing diplomatic ties by interaction with the students from friendly foreign countries and creating a global imprint.
He complimented lt Gen Amrik Singh, SM, Commandant DSSC for the remarkable endeavours in all spheres at the Staff College.