Maj Gen SC Mohanty, GOC, 14 Rapid (S), presents the Sword of Honour to Akash Sraban Ghose in Dehradun on Thursday. Tribune photo

Tribune News Service

Dehradun, June 2

Maj Gen SC Mohanty, GOC, 14 Rapid (S), has said students should work hard to achieve their goals. While addressing a gathering during the 179th graduation ceremony of the Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) here yesterday, he said participating in sports and adventure activities helped in the overall personality development of an individual.A total of 33 cadets graduated from the college.Maj Gen Mohanty spoke on the importance of understanding the value of titles which cadets wore on their shoulders. He said office-bearers of the college should work hard to exhibit their academic and sporting skills.Cadets of the RIMC enthralled the audience with their talent in dance and drama which was followed the award ceremony.The most coveted Sword of Honour award was bagged by Cadet Section Commander Akash Sraban Ghose, while Wavell Sword was won by Cadet Section Commander Nirbhay Kumar. The Maj Gen Manoharan Trophy was won by Shrang Vats, and Lt Gen SS Dhillion Trophy and Col DH Parab Trophy was won by Cadet Section Commander L Moirangthem and Cadet NCO Arpit Garg, respectively. The best in leadership award was given to Cadet Captain Divyam Dwivedi.Cadet Mridul Rawat was awarded the College Blue in boxing and PT, while Cadet Devesh Rathore received the same honour for cricket. Cadet Arpit Garg walked away with the highest academic award – Gold Badge.RIMC Commandant, Col Vivek Sharma gave a scintillating presentation about the achievements of the college during the function.