N.C.C. cadets are dedicated to the nation and full of humane feelings: Governor Patel
Wednesday - February 2, 2022 11:59 pm ,
Category : BHOPAL
N.C.C. enables us to face challenges boldly
NCC Cadets At Home Programme at Raj Bhavan
Bhopal 02 February 2022: Governor Mangubhai Patel has said that the National Cadet Corps creates humane feelings and dedication for the nation in citizens. NCC training is not just training but it is the creation of youth power full of the spirit of courage, dedication, sacrifice, discipline towards the nation. He has appealed to the parents to encourage participation in N.C.C. training in chilren.
Governor Patel was addressing the At Home Programme of NCC Directorate Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh at Raj Bhavan. Principal Secretary to Governor D.P. Ahuja, N.C.C. Officers, women and the contingents who had returned from Delhi were present.
Governor Patel said that N.C.C. training of cadets enables them to face tough situations and challenges through adventurous activities. By introducing them to the priceless cultural heritage of our country, it strengthens the sense of nationalism in them. Along with this, the cadets bring pride to the country by displaying strength, brotherhood and unity of Indian culture in camps and programmes organized abroad. Appreciating the cadets, he said that in times of crisis, disaster, environmental problems, and for building national consciousness through public awareness about any subject NCC cadets are always ahead in all works of social service. Expressing gratitude towards the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said that he has given new opportunities to the girl child to participate in the army. Girls are now getting selected in NDA. He also appreciated the cooperation being given by the cadets of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in the fight against Corona.
Additional Director General in-charge Brigadier Rajiv Gautam informed that the ‘At home programme has been organized in honor of the cadets who participated in the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. The participants are also being awarded with certificates of appreciation by the Governor. He said that 57 cadets participated in the Republic Day programme under the Directorate. Samuel David of the Naval Wing was awarded the Second Best Command Award. In the year 21-22, 8 cadets have been selected in the Armed Forces. He informed that 12 cadets selected under the Youth Exchange Program, will travel to different countries. The target is to engage 952 boys and 452 girls under the programme to work with the Army. He said that during the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, an initiative has been taken to honor 264 families of martyrs of the 1971 war at their homes between Republic Day and Independence Day.
Harshit Raghuvanshi and Sushri Malika Parikhan, cadets of Senior Division Boys and Senior Wing Girls shared their experiences. They told that wonderful qualities of responsibility, self-confidence, unity, concentration and passion towards the goal have been developed in the activities of the camp.
The programme was conducted by cadets Sushri Shruti Sharma and Chinmay Joshi. The programe ended with the Governor being presented by the N.C.C. Directorate with a memento – Window to News
