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Lt Garima Yadav success story: There are a very few in the society who strive to challenge stereotypes and Lieutenant Garima Yadav is one of those trailblazers who defied stereotypes, choosing to serve the nation over pursuing a career in beauty pageants. Commissioned into the Indian Army on March 9, 2019, she completed 11 months of grueling training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai. Here is her full story.

A proud alumna of Army Public School, Shimla, Garima later earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from St. Stephen’s College, New Delhi. Her journey exemplifies determination, courage, and a deep sense of duty, making her an inspiration for aspiring individuals aiming to break barriers and dedicate their lives to the service of the nation.

‘India’s Miss Charming Face’

In 2017, Lt. Yadav was crowned the winner of a beauty pageant named India’s Miss Charming Face. Following her victory, she received an invitation to compete in an international beauty pageant in Italy, according to SSB Crack. However, she opted to dedicate herself to serving her country instead. Lt. Yadav also aspired to become an IAS officer but was unable to pass the exam. Undeterred, she decided to take the Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam.

Speaking to media, Lt Yadav had said, “The weather was also unfavorable, I did not have very good physical standards but somehow I managed for the first few months, I didn’t give up and improved drastically.”

Indian Army at Republic Day Parade

India’s new tactical missile Pralay, T-90 tanks, a skit depicting tri-services synergy on the battlefield, scores of dances and a parade of tableaux marched down Kartavya Path on Sunday in a magnificent display of military power, culture and development to celebrate the 76th Republic Day.

Like every year, defence hardware took centre-stage of the 90-minute multifaceted colourful parade that began at 10.30 am, marching, dancing and rolling down the ceremonial boulevard, past the podium of the Supreme Commander, President Droupadi Murmu.

On the VVIP dais, Murmu was joined by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, the chief guest for this year’s parade. A contingent of his country’s military band was given the honour of leading the parade.

(With inputs from agencies)