{"id":6653,"date":"2025-04-17T13:18:30","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T07:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=6653"},"modified":"2025-04-17T13:18:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T07:48:30","slug":"rising-stars-from-rural-roots-aadt-cadets-shine-in-upsc-nda-ii-2024-merit-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/rising-stars-from-rural-roots-aadt-cadets-shine-in-upsc-nda-ii-2024-merit-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Rising Stars from Rural Roots &#8211; AADT Cadets Shine in UPSC NDA II 2024 Merit List"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/rising-stars-from-rural-roots-aadt-cadets-shine-in-upsc-nda-ii-2024-merit-list\/#A_Vision_Born_from_Devotion_and_Service\" >A Vision Born from Devotion and Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/rising-stars-from-rural-roots-aadt-cadets-shine-in-upsc-nda-ii-2024-merit-list\/#AADT_%E2%80%93_Where_Discipline_Meets_Destiny\" >AADT &#8211; Where Discipline Meets Destiny<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/rising-stars-from-rural-roots-aadt-cadets-shine-in-upsc-nda-ii-2024-merit-list\/#Celebrating_the_Achievers_%E2%80%93_AADT_Shines_on_National_Stage\" >Celebrating the Achievers &#8211; AADT Shines on National Stage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/rising-stars-from-rural-roots-aadt-cadets-shine-in-upsc-nda-ii-2024-merit-list\/#Carrying_the_Flame_Forward\" >Carrying the Flame Forward<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/rising-stars-from-rural-roots-aadt-cadets-shine-in-upsc-nda-ii-2024-merit-list\/#More_Than_Cadets%E2%80%94Leaders_in_the_Making\" >More Than Cadets\u2014Leaders in the Making<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/rising-stars-from-rural-roots-aadt-cadets-shine-in-upsc-nda-ii-2024-merit-list\/#From_the_Fields_of_Punjab_to_the_Defence_of_the_Nation\" >From the Fields of Punjab to the Defence of the Nation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Vision_Born_from_Devotion_and_Service\"><\/span>A Vision Born from Devotion and Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What began as the divine <strong>vision of Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji\u2014to uplift rural children with value-based education and patriotic purpose<\/strong>\u2014has today grown into a mission of national impact. At the heart of this vision lies <strong>Akal Academy Defence Training (AADT), Chunni Kalan, Punjab<\/strong>, where young dreams are molded into fearless futures.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AADT_%E2%80%93_Where_Discipline_Meets_Destiny\"><\/span>AADT &#8211; Where Discipline Meets Destiny<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Through the tireless efforts of dedicated <strong>educators, mentors,<\/strong> and <strong>sewadars,<\/strong> <strong>AADT<\/strong> has become a nurturing ground for rural youth aspiring to serve in India&#8217;s Defence Forces. Here, the ethos of selfless service blends seamlessly with military discipline, academic excellence, and spiritual strength.<\/p>\n<p>AADT is more than just a training academy\u2014it is a launchpad for transformation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Celebrating_the_Achievers_%E2%80%93_AADT_Shines_on_National_Stage\"><\/span>Celebrating the Achievers &#8211; AADT Shines on National Stage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With immense pride, we share the incredible success of two shining cadets of AADT who secured their names in the final UPSC NDA II 2024 merit list:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eknoor Singh \u2013 All India Rank 154<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Narayan Singh \u2013 All India Rank 457<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These aren\u2019t just numbers\u2014they are symbols of hope, dedication, and the promise of rural India rising to lead the nation with honour.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carrying_the_Flame_Forward\"><\/span>Carrying the Flame Forward<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This noble initiative, envisioned by Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, is now being spearheaded by <strong>Dr. Davinder Singh Ji<\/strong>, <strong>President of The Kalgidhar Society.<\/strong> Under his guidance, the movement continues to expand, touching lives across Punjab\u2019s rural heartland and preparing hundreds more to serve the country with dignity and devotion.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Than_Cadets%E2%80%94Leaders_in_the_Making\"><\/span>More Than Cadets\u2014Leaders in the Making<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At AADT, the goal isn\u2019t just to prepare students for the defence forces. It\u2019s to create leaders grounded in <strong>Sikh values<\/strong>, <strong>discipline, humility,<\/strong> and the spirit of service. These young cadets are trained not just for exams\u2014but for life, for leadership, and for leaving a legacy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_the_Fields_of_Punjab_to_the_Defence_of_the_Nation\"><\/span>From the Fields of Punjab to the Defence of the Nation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eknoor and Narayan\u2019s success stories are just the beginning. With every passing year, AADT proves that with the right guidance and a value-driven foundation, even the remotest corners of India can produce heroes who defend its borders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The future of India\u2019s defence is being written in the classrooms and training grounds of Chunni Kalan\u2014and it\u2019s bold, bright, and deeply rooted in seva.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Vision Born from Devotion and Service What began as the divine vision of Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji\u2014to uplift rural children with value-based education and patriotic purpose\u2014has today grown into a mission of national impact. 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