DEHRADUN: Gopal Singh Bisht, an Army cook, had left no stone unturned in his attempt to ensure that his son becomes an Army officer. At the academy , Rajendra was known for his dedication, something that he attributed to his schooling and parents.IMA's senior officers say that Ra endra had shown talent from the be ginning. "I knew that he had the potential to do something great so I tried my best so that he can become an officer in the Army ," he said. The Sword of Honour is given to the cadet who outperforms everyone consistently," an Army spokesman said.Sharing his experience, Rajendra said: "It requires persistence and hard work to achieve any goal. "He was great in all the streams, be it physical fitness, studies, weapons training and other activities.

Source: Times of India June 12, 2016 22:41 UTC