Pune, October 24, 2026: AFMC Pune commissioned 38 young Nursing Officers into the Military Nursing Service (MNS) on Saturday, as the College of Nursing marked the commissioning ceremony of the 56th Batch of BSc Nursing cadets.
The event took place at the Capt Devashish Sharma, Kirti Chakra Parade Ground at AFMC, and it also marked the completion of four years of professional BSc Nursing training by the newly commissioned officers.
Surgeon Vice Admiral Manish Honwad, Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM), Director and Commandant of AFMC Pune, reviewed the commissioning parade.
Brigadier V Sugirtha, Principal of the College of Nursing, AFMC, administered the oath of affirmation to the newly commissioned Military Nursing Service officers, formally inducting them into the Armed Forces Medical Services.
The ceremony was attended by senior military officers, alumni, civil dignitaries and proud family members of the graduates, who gathered to watch the young officers begin their professional path in military healthcare.
Recognition was given to several of the newly commissioned Nursing Officers for their academic performance, clinical proficiency and overall record during the four-year training programme.
Lieutenant Rubi Nishad received the prestigious AFMC Medal for securing the first position in the overall order of merit across all semesters.
Lieutenant Minakshi was awarded the Silver Jubilee Rolling Trophy for being adjudged the Best Bedside Nursing Cadet, in recognition of her excellence in clinical nursing skills and patient care.
Lieutenant Shrishti Trivedi received the General K. M. Cariappa Rolling Trophy after being adjudged the Best All-Round Nursing Cadet of the batch.
In another significant recognition, Lieutenant Mahima Sharma of the 55th Batch of the College of Nursing, AFMC, was presented with the Pushplok Trust Award for being adjudged the Best Outgoing Cadet among the six Colleges of Nursing under the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS).
Addressing the gathering, Surgeon Vice Admiral Manish Honwad congratulated the newly commissioned officers on successfully completing their demanding professional training.
He also underlined the important role of the Military Nursing Service in delivering quality healthcare to Armed Forces personnel and stressed the value of dedication, professionalism and compassion in military medical care.
The Military Nursing Service is an essential component of the Armed Forces Medical Services, with its officers providing nursing care to serving military personnel, veterans and their families across military healthcare establishments.
The commissioning marked an important milestone in the careers of the 38 young officers, who will now take up responsibilities within the Military Nursing Service and contribute to the healthcare requirements of the Indian Armed Forces.
Their induction reflects the continuing commitment of AFMC Pune to preparing skilled and dedicated military healthcare professionals for service to the nation.
