Aastha Laheru, a B.Tech student from Ahmedabad's prestigious Nirma University, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Gujarati girl to secure admission into the esteemed National Defence Academy (NDA). Aastha's selection in the NDA comes after successfully clearing the UPSC examination and undergoing a rigorous selection process conducted by a direct recruitment organization for officer positions in the various wings of the Indian Army. CM Bhupendra Patel personally met Aastha to commend her unwavering dedication to serving the army and the nation. Hailing from the Maninagar area of Ahmedabad city, Aastha has nurtured a dream of pursuing a career in the Indian Army since her childhood. Her inspiration to join the armed forces was sparked during her 9th-grade studies when she watched a television program highlighting the Navy. Since then, Astha began her preparations for the NDA and Short Service Commission. Fortunately, the central government's decision to open ave

Author-Dr.Aishwarya Nair