Nepal will soon establish its own National Defence University, Nepali Army Chief of Nepal General Prabhu Ram Sharma said on an official visit to India. General Sharma, who has been conferred with the Honorary rank of General of the Indian Army, on Thursday unveiled his portrait on the Wall of Honour and was presented with the Scroll of Honour 2021 at National Defence College (NDC) in New Delhi.

Prominent alumni of the NDC, who have risen to the highest ranks in their respective countries are honoured with the special recognition. General Sharma belongs to the 53rd NDC Course.

In his address, General Sharma lauded the NDC for commitment to the highest standards of professional and academic insights and shaping him to become an able candidate to this honour, an official statement said.

He also said that Nepali Army is embarking on the journey to establish its own National Defence University and the areas of cooperation have been extended even further.