ITANAGAR, Jun 26:Governor BD Mishra attended the Prize Distribution Ceremony of the Combined (for the cadets of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam) Annual Training Camp of National Cadet Corps (NCC) at Dera Natung College, Itanagar today.

Speaking on the occasion, the Governor exhorted the NCC cadets to personify the motto of National Cadet Corps, which is ‘Unity and Discipline’. He emphasised that they must imbibe leadership quality, sprit of nationalism and ideals of selfless service while developing strong moral character, comradeship, discipline, secular outlook and spirit of adventure. There is a need for them to build up strong nationalism, he said.

The Governor further stressed that NCC is required to counter the divisive forces as the second line of defence.

Sharing his experience as Cadet from 1955 to 1959, the Governor said that the preliminary training in NCC and NCC-C Certificate, which he received, helped him in joining the Indian Army. He advised the cadets to guide, motivate and encourage other youths to be part of NCC the disciplined organization. 

The Governor was impressed by the turnout, cultural programme and the Guard of Honour presented to him. Cadet Nipia Kipa of Govt Higher Secondary School, Doimukh was the commander of the Guard of Honour. As a token of appreciation, he gave a cash award for ‘Bara Khana’ to the Cadets and another cash award to Cadet Chimpy Boruah of North Lakhimpur College, Assam a meritorious girl cadet and ‘Best in Firing’ amongst girl cadets.

First Lady of the State Smt Neelam Misra, Lt. Col NK Bishnoi, SM, Commanding Officer, 1 Arunachal Pradesh Bn NCC, Lt. Col. Anuj Awasthi, Commanding Officer, 72 Assam Girls NCC, North Lakhimpur, Assam, Principal, Dera Natung Govt. College, Itanagar Dr. N.T. Rikam, NCC teachers of various schools and colleges of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, instructors from Army were present on the occasion, amongst others.

410 cadets from 1 Arunachal Pradesh Battalion NCC, Naharlagun and NCC Group Headquarters (B), Tezpur, Assam participated in the ten-day Combine Annual Training Camp.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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