Pune NCC Cadet Shakti Pawar Wins Best Air Cadet Award at Republic Day Parade

Pune, 30th January 2025: Cadet Warrant Officer Shakti Pawar, a member of 3 Maharashtra Air Squadron NCC and daughter of a serving police inspector, has been awarded the gold medal for being the Best All-India Air Cadet (Senior Girls) at the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. Her achievement carries a deep personal significance, as her mother, an ex-NCC cadet, had also marched in the Republic Day parade three decades ago.
Reflecting on her journey, Pawar said, “Winning this medal is a dream come true. I have always wanted to join the Indian Air Force and fly fighter jets. This recognition strengthens my resolve to serve the nation in the skies.”
Her victory marks the third consecutive year that an air cadet from 3 Maharashtra Air Squadron NCC has secured a podium finish at the Republic Day parade.