It is with immense honour and pride that I recall my association with Major HS Kalsi of more than four and half decades, having know him since my training days in ‘Alpha’ squadron of NDA in 1980. Maj HS Kalsi was my senior in the Army and we both had the proud privilege of serving in the Rajputana Rifles and interacted on innumerable occasions over the past many years. He has served as a Group Testing Officer (GTO) at Selection Centre East and presently heads Baalnoi Academy. His contribution in preparing students for the defence forces is appreciable and noteworthy. Today, practically every unit of the Indian Army/Air Force/Navy has representation from Baalnoi Academy. Taking forward his contribution and services in nation building, Major HS Kalsi has launched a school at Manoharpur, Jaipur by the name of ‘Baalnoi School of Excellence’ with an aim to groom the next generation and develop them physically, psychologically, physiologically to become better citizens of tomorrow. On this occasion, I convey my greetings to the entire Baalnoi fraternity and wish Baalnoi School of Excellence all the very best. The quest for excellence must continue to keep our National flag flying high, always. JAI HIND!

The young minds have become victims of excessive, unnecessary knowledge and clouded with distractive information which has led to their confused state of mind. At Baalnoi Academy these aspirants/candidates, skilfully get shaped into being best human beings. The school will help candidates strengthen their weak points and help them tread the right path by bringing the best in each one of them. Establishment of Baalnoi School of Excellence will fulfil the long standing need for an institution which will develop the young minds in a very holistic and balanced manner. My compliments to Major H S Kalsi for his vision and concern for our youth. This Institute is backed by humongous experience and success. Quote by Dalai Lama "EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Is very important in the overall development of an individual. It gives us a way to handle our own disturbing emotions, and to be more sensitive to the emotions of others. These are skills that can be learned with proper guidance" BAALONOI SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE GROOMS AND PREPARES THE CANDIDATE BY IMPARTING OVERALL GUIDANCE. I wish Major H S Kalsi success for his new venture BAALNOI SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE.

Self and Major HS Kalsi are course mates from NDA. We joined NDA in Jan 1978 and trained in the same sqn. In the Defence forces, course mates are like brothers from different mothers. I have witnessed Hardeep’s journey from a Cadet to the Director of Baalnoi Academy and I must commend his contribution to the Defence forces. His journey has been nothing short of inspirational and I know from personal experience that he inspires every single candidate that he mentors. Both my sons were groomed at Baalnoi Academy and I say with great pride that they are successful Defence officers today. Major HS Kalsi’s school of excellence at Manoharpur, Jaipur boasts of infrastructure, faculty and facilities at par with any school of national recognition and repute and I can vouch for the space that Baalnoi has created amongst the elite educational institutions of our country. I convey my greetings and best wishes to the entire Baalnoi fraternity. I wish them success and happiness in their future endeavours.

Major HS Kalsi, an alumnus of National Defence Academy (NDA), employing his leadership acumen and farsightedness, embarked upon empowering the youth by establishing a coaching academy in 1997. With lapse of time, his humble venture acquired the reputation of a leading SSB Academy, today known across the country as Baalnoi Academy. Commencing its curriculum just with two candidates at Janakpuri in Delhi, today his Academy is brimming over. Combining his profound experience and expertise as a Group Testing Officer (GTO), he didactically imparted instructions to the candidates, leading them to success. His concerted and sustained efforts have culminated into consecration of about 15,000 officers in Defense Forces, a singular achievement. The growth has been steady and remarkable, with establishment of two of his additional SSB Academies, in Delhi (Mayur Vihar) and Jaipur. During my association with him, spanning over five years as a faculty at Baalnoi Academy, I was overcome by his humility, and astounded by his pragmatic and resolute approach. With continued vigour and unflinching commitment to contribute to the society, he has now taken a large stride in another domain, opening a school in Jaipur with boarding and lodging facility for staff and students. I am sanguine that the students will be imparted quality education, along with a holistic development in all four domains; mental, physical, emotional and spiritual, transforming them into worthy and contributing citizens. I wish Major HS Kalsi the very best in all his endeavours.