Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 26: Doon Defence Academy (DDA), Dehradun) was today conferred the “Best Defence Coaching in India”.
The award was presented to Sandeep Gupta, Director DDA, at the prestigious World Icon Awards 2025, held at Hotel Hyatt Centric, Janakpuri, New Delhi.
The event was graced by Olympian & Indian Badminton Legend Saina Nehwal as chief guest.
This honour is not merely an award, it is a testament to years of relentless hard work, vision and sacrifice in shaping the dreams of thousands of young aspirants into reality.
Among its flagship initiatives, Foundation Course (PrathamPag) stands tall as a unique blend of schooling with defence and Merchant Navy coaching.
This program lays the strongest foundation for young cadets, instilling discipline, academic excellence and officer-like qualities from an early stage, thereby nurturing tomorrow’s leaders of the nation.
For 21 years, Sandeep Sir’s Doon Defence Academy has been India’s most trusted institution for Defence and Merchant Navy aspirants, with over 14,000 successful selections.
DDA’s Foundation Course (PrathamPag) uniquely blends schooling with RIMC, NDA, Merchant Navy, JEE, NEET, CPL coaching, nurturing discipline, excellence and officer-like qualities to shape future leaders.
This monumental achievement fills us with pride and inspires us to march forward with even greater zeal and passion in our mission to create tomorrow’s Armed Forces officers and leaders.
