The Indian National Defence Academy (NDA) is the joint services academy of the Indian Armed Forces, where cadets of the three armed forces (the Army, the Navy and the Air Force) train together before beginning pre-commission training at their respective service academies (Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy, for army, navy, and air force cadets respectively). Established in 1954 and located in the vicinity of Khadakwasla Dam, near Pune, it is the world's first tri-service academy. The alumni of National Defence Academy have led and participated in every major conflict in which the Indian Armed Forces have been called into action since the academy was founded. Alumni include three Param Vir Chakra recipients and eleven Ashoka Chakra recipients. The NDA has produced 30 service chiefs of staff, including the incumbent chiefs of staff of the Army, Navy and Air Force. (Full list...)