Mai Bhago Armed Forces Preparatory Institute for Girls has been set up by Punjab government as an exclusive all girls training Institute.

The Mai Bhago Armed Forces Preparatory Institute in Mohali (MBAFPI), to formally be inaugurated by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on July 25, has been christened after the valiant 18th Century woman warrior who battled the Mughal armies alongside the Tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh.

It is a unique, first of its kind initiative in the country for the girl child. The Institute provides a lifetime golden opportunity to 10 plus 2 level girls from Punjab to choose an elite career as a Commissioned Officer in the Defence Services.

The Institute, named after Mai Bhago Ji, the famous Sikh saint warrior, is laid out on a sprawling 8 acres beautifully landscaped area in Sector 66, SAS Nagar. Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Sh Manohar Parrikar, inaugurated the Institute with its first batch of 25 Lady Cadets on 25 Jul 2015.

The Institute is fully residential and has all the modern facilities to include multi gym, swimming, shooting, sports fields, walking plaza etc.

The training includes three years graduation in MCM DAV College Sector 36, Chandigarh; Sports and Physical Fitness, Personality Development, Communication Skills, Grooming, Extra Curricular Activities,

NCC, Professional Training and preparation for SSB Interview. At the end of three years the Lady Cadets are made to appear in the competitive examination to seek admission into the officer Training Academies based on different Women Entry Schemes for commission into the Defence Services.

FOUNDER DAY CELEBRATION

Maj Gen SPS Grewal ,Chairman cum Managing Director PESCO was the Chief Guest. A cultural Programme was organised in the evening by the Lady Cadets followed by Dinner.

The entire programme  was flawless and beautifully presented by the Girls Cadets and their performance was outstanding. One could see a great hidden talent in the Young Lady Cadets who are all out and greatly Motivated to join Armed forces.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chief Guest along with Maj Gen IP Singh Director enjoying the Cultural Program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Col CJS Khera along with 91 yrs old Ex-AEC Veterans and his better half watching the program

 

 

 

 

 

 

.Direct and Admin officer along with warden waiting to receive the Chief Guest.