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The Audited Statement of Account and Auditors Report for the FY 2025 -26 is attached for the perusal of the esteemed members.

Regards

OTA Alumni Association Statement of Accounts for the year 2025- 2026 is uploaded herewith for the perusal of members. Audited accounts shall be uploaded upon receipt of the same from our Auditors. For information please

 All Officer Cadets of passing out course from OTA, Chennai received diploma in Information Technology and Cyber Security from SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on 14 Aug 26 under an existing MoU between the SRM Institute and OTA, Chennai. Awards were conferred by Dr T R Paarivendhar, Chancellor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Prof Dr C Muthamizhchelvan, Vice Chancellor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology alongwith Lt Gen Michael AJ Fernandez, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Commandant, Officers Training Academy, Chennai.

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Body Meeting of the members of OTA Alumni Association will be held on 11 SEP 26 at 1730H.

ALL OTA ALUMNI MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND AND BE SEATED BY 1720H POSITIVELY AT CHANAKYA AUDITORIUM, OTA, CHENNAI.

2.The Conduct of the GBM will be on the following lines :

(a) Opening and Welcome Address by the Hon'y President (DCCI, OTA, Chennai- Ex officio)
(b) Progress on Minutes of previous Meet held on 12 Sep 25. (Secretary, OTA Alumni)
(c) Passing of Minutes.
(d) Brief on Status of OTAAA Fund & Accts. (Treasurer - AAG, OTA, Chennai - ex offico)
(e) Passing of Accts of OTAAA Fund.
(F) Points from Executive Committee.
(g) Points from Members.
(h) Address by Patron (Ex officio - Comdt OTA, Chennai)
(I) Vote of Thanks by Hon'y Vice President. (Brig A, OTA, Chennai - Ex officio)

3.Members wishing to give points for the AGBM may do so in the following format:

(a) Suggestions - giving out briefly the point.
(b) Proposed Solutions or Options for the given point or issue at hand.
(c) Those giving suggestions, are kindly requested to quote their Membership number positively, else their point would not be considered. Points cannot be taken up from any non member.
(d) If incase, anyone has a membership number but has forgotten it or lost his card, assistance can be provided by our OTA Alumni Cell. Also if, any Alumni wish to take up a fresh membership, you are welcome to do so.

For all such help, kindly contact the OS of OTAAA Cell at 9176333642, 9444787057

The points for AGBM may pl sent to the following email ID: otaalumniassociationchennai@gmail.com.
The last day for acceptance of points for the AGBM would be 10 Aug 26 (Monday)

4.As per the provsn stipulated at para 16 (a)(iii) of ByeLaws of AOP(Association of Persons) of OTAAA "A Life member shall have the right to attend all the general body meetings (GBMs) of the association."

5.Hence it is kindly requested that all OTA Alumni wishing to attend, may take up the Voluntary Lifetime Membership of OTAAA and thus enable its smooth conduct pl.

6.Dress Code : Shirt and OTA Tie/ Special Jubilee Tie if courses are making one for their Diamond/Golden/ Silver Jubilees.

Thank you

Regards
Col (Dr) John Prince
Mob No 6260468510
Secretary, OTA Alumni Association
OTA, Chennai

The AGBM (Annual General Body Meeting) of OTA Alumni Association for the year 2026, has been scheduled on 11 Sep 2026 (Friday) from 5 PM onwards at Chanakya Auditorium, OTA, Chennai

All OTA Alumni Association Members having alloted Membership Number are requested to attend.

Members are requested to fwd relevant points (if any) for this AGBM. The points for the AGBM, may be sent on the following email ID :

otaalumniassociationchennai@gmail.com

latest by 10 Aug 2026.
Pl give your membership number when giving your points. Without the membership number the points would not be considered or taken in for the upcoming AGBM pl.

Regards
Col (Dr) John Prince, SS 48
Secretary, OTA Alumni Association
20 July 26

We are pleased to share the outstanding performance of our Arty YOs from SSC 119. Many achieved Alpha grading on the demanding YOs course and performed exceptionally well.

Lt Pragati Thakur made us all proud by jointly winning the coveted Silver Gun, awarded to the best Arty YO on the course.

She was also the Gold Medal winner of her course at OTA Chennai.

The trailblazers of the SS Courses marked 60 years since commissioning. As Phase 2 of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the course mates organised a two-day programme in New Delhi on the anniversary dates of 24 and 25 April 2026.

Highlights of the event included the following:

• A coffee table book was formally released by Gen N. C. Vij, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM (21st Chief of the Army Staff), at the Manekshaw Centre.
• Fifteen course mates laid wreaths at the National War Memorial to pay homage to departed colleagues.
• Eighty-three course mates, accompanied by their spouses, attended a programme at the Akash Air Force Mess, featuring music and an opportunity to reconnect and reminisce.
• A mock drill was conducted as part of the programme.
• Five spouses of departed course mates travelled to New Delhi to represent their late husbands. Course mates also travelled from the United States, Canada, and across India to participate in the reunion.

The Officers Training Academy (OTA) and the OTA Alumni Association (OTAAA) were represented on both days by the Secretary, OTAAA.

The course extended its appreciation the Commandant, OTA, for contributing the foreword to the coffee table book and for graciously sending OTA caps for all course mates in attendance. Gratitude is also conveyed to the OTA leadership and the junior courses for their warm greetings and good wishes on this milestone occasion.

The course now looks forward to the concluding phase of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, including a visit to the Alma Mater in September 2026.

Some pictures of the events :

The Officers Training Academy, Chennai, witnessed the Silver Jubilee celebrations of SS-71, WSES-17 and SS(T)-14 courses from 20 to 22 March 2026. The occasion marked the completion of 25 glorious years of commissioned service, bringing together officers, veterans, spouses and families in a spirit of camaraderie, nostalgia and pride.

The celebrations commenced on 20 March 2026 with the arrival of course officers and their families at Chennai, followed by an elegant Gala Evening at the OTA Environment Park and Training Area. The evening provided an ideal setting for old course mates to reconnect, relive cherished memories of their formative days at the Academy, and renew bonds forged in uniform.

The highlight of the reunion was 21 March 2026, which began with the officers assembling at the Temple of Remembrance (TOR). A solemn wreath-laying ceremony was conducted to pay homage to the brave comrades who made the supreme sacrifice in service to the nation. The ceremony was marked by deep reverence and emotional remembrance, reflecting the enduring ethos of duty, honour and sacrifice.

Thereafter, the officers attended the OTA Movie screening at Chanakya Auditorium, followed by a nostalgic and memorable Darshan of the Academy. The visit included key landmarks of OTA such as Parameswaran Drill Square, Acharya Training Areas, OTA Café and the OTA Museum, allowing the veterans to revisit the very spaces where their military journey began.

In the evening, the celebrations culminated in the Silver Jubilee Dinner at Yodha Cadet’s Mess, where the SS-71, WSES-17 and SS(T)-14 courses joined in fellowship with SS-21. The formal dinner, attended by officers, spouses and next of kin, was a befitting tribute to twenty-five years of distinguished service, shared experiences and enduring brotherhood.

The event concluded on 22 March 2026 with a farewell breakfast and check-out, leaving all attendees with cherished memories and a renewed sense of belonging to the proud fraternity of the Officers Training Academy.

The Silver Jubilee celebrations stood as a fitting testament to the values of courage, camaraderie, service and lifelong bonds, which continue to define the spirit of OTA and its alumni.

Jai Hind.

SSNT-1 Course kickstarted their Diamond Jubilee year, commemorating commissioning from OTS Madras(now OTA, Chennai) on 24 Apr 1966. The first event in the series was a cruise from Goa to Lakshadweep to Mumbai. 25 members gathered in Goa on 16^th Mar 2026, visited Big Foot Museum, Mandovi river cruise, Glowing Forest, Basilica of Bom Jesus Church, Birla Mandir, and beaches. The Cordelia Shipping Company Empress cruise started on 18 Mar, with three days on board including Agati Island, filled with activities and entertaining performances every evening and arriving in Mumbai on the third day. The next event is planned on the commissioning anniversary on April 24.

Some pictures and videos from the course are shared below

https://www.uniindia.com/first-batch-of-350-srmist-students-graduate-with-diploma-in-it-cyber-security-from-the-ota/south/news/3761574.html

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/350-cadets-pass-out-with-diploma-in-it-and-cyber-security-jointly-curated-by-srmist-and-ota/article70699909.ece