Brig PS Sangwan, Group Commander, Kohima NCC Group with others during the visit toYingli College, Longleng on March 22.
Longleng, March 23 (MExN): Brig PS Sangwan, Group Commander, Kohima NCC Group visited Yingli College, Longleng on March 22. He was accompanied by Col CST Swamy, Commanding Officer, 25 Naga Bn NCC, Mokokchung. The visit was a part of the annual inspection of NCC units. The visiting team was received by Senior Under Officer Shetlong P, stated a press release received here.
The Group Commander was accorded welcome by Dr T Temsu Imti, Principal, Yingli College who explained the initiatives undertaken by the college to benefit the student community. ‘Yingli College has been one of the best performing institutions under 25 Naga Bn NCC for the past few years,’ it reported.
In his address, Brig Sangwan asked the cadets to think about the career path they would like to take and write it down. ‘Naga students are very talented and have good grasp of English language that they have better chances of making it to the Central Government jobs. Moreover, significant number vacancies are reserved for Scheduled Tribes,’ he stated.
“Together with the NCC ‘C’ Certificate, the cadets are way ahead of others who compete for UPSC and NPSC exams. Hence, they should aim to clear these exams,” he added.
The Group Commander informed about the special drives carried out by renowned corporate companies like Reliance and SpiceJet to recruit NCC cadets in other parts of the country. ‘NCC Group Kohima would make efforts to invite such companies to recruit the interested cadets from the hinterland of Nagaland thereby providing additional job opportunities,’ he informed.
Brig Sangwan also had discussions with the college management on ways to further enhance NCC activities. He also visited the college library and appreciated the huge collection of books including the ‘Digital Library’ set up.
