Dimapur, January 11 (MExN): Pankaj Kumar, Chief Secretary, Nagaland, visited the national level Special National Integration Camp (SNIC) of National Cadet Corps at Patkai Christian College, Chumukedima on January 11.
A press release stated that the smartly turned out cadets presented an impressive Guard of Honour followed by traditional folk dances by cadets of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Nagaland. The Chief Secretary expressed his amazement at the enthusiasm and proficiency of cadets in putting up a Mini India in such a short stay in the camp.
In his talk to the cadets, the Chief Secretary exhorted them to break free of traditions and develop curiosity, creativity and innovativeness. He stressed upon consistent hard work throughout life as mantra for success. The Chief Secretary quoted anecdotes from human history which have taken human civilization towards development such as computers, internet and smart phones and increased the speed of change of human civilization.
He advised the cadets to develop greater capacity to not get offended and have greater tolerance, follow the rule of law and remember human cooperation. The Chief Secretary advised the Cadets, as future generation leaders, to optimise technology, develop clean sources of energy, exploit microchip and 3D printing technology as well as genome mapping and driverless cars - all of which will be available for the new generation. He complimented the cadets on their spirit of adventure, discipline and the keenness to preserve the ‘Unity in Diversity’ of our great country.
