Hyderabad: The Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME) in Secunderabad held its Award Distribution Ceremony on Saturday to recognise Officer Cadets of Technical Entry Scheme (TES) Course No. 46. The event honoured 23 cadets, including two from the Royal Bhutan Army, for excellence in academics, sports, and military training.
Lt Gen Neeraj Varshney, VSM, who serves as the Commandant of MCEME and Colonel Commandant of the Corps of EME, presided over the function. He personally presented medals and distinctions to the cadets, applauding their hard-earned achievements.
Cadets recognised for leadership and top performance
Among the top honourees, Wing Cadet Adjutant Akhilesh Dhayani received the GOC-in-C ARTRAC Gold Medal. Platoon Cadet Captain Tenzin Dorji of Bhutan was awarded the Gold Medal for Best in Outdoor Training. Meanwhile, Prithvi Raj Platoon secured the GOC-in-C ARTRAC Banner for overall excellence during the Autumn Term 2025.
While addressing the cadets, Lt Gen Varshney congratulated them on completing four years of demanding training. He emphasized that their journey had moulded them into capable leaders, prepared to act confidently without supervision. “Dedication, hard work, and delayed gratification remain essential for long-term success,” he said.
Innovation key to modern warfare, says Varshney
He also encouraged the cadets to challenge outdated methods and lead India’s transition to tech-centric warfare. Referring to lessons from Operation Sindoor, he stressed the need for continuous innovation and readiness in defence strategy.
Following the ceremony, Lt Gen Varshney interacted with the families of the cadets. He congratulated them and shared words of encouragement as the cadets prepare to join the Indian Army as commissioned officers.