Kohima, July 7 (MExN): NCC cadets attending the ongoing Combined Annual Training Camp-36 at Livingstone Foundation Higher Secondary School, Dimapur also attended an awareness programme at Camp site.
Conducted by Kripa Foundation on Addictions and Drug Abuse, Bendang and Team of Kripa Foundation gave a detailed lecture on types of Drugs commonly abused in Nagaland, other addictions and how to stay away from them.
Colonel C Konwer, PRO (Defence) in a press release stated Bendang highlighted the need of the hour for all to realize the danger of Drug Abuse and its connection with HIV and urged the cadets to play a key role in its eradication.
He also shared Kripa Kohima Detox Centre helpline number so that cadets can help victims get cured of the disease. All the Cadets, Officers and Staff pledged to say 'No to Drugs'.
A lecture on ‘Entry into the Territorial Army as Officers’ was also organized at the ongoing NCC combined training camp-36.
Guest lecturer, Major Shivender Kumar Pandey of the Territorial Army guided the Cadets and NCC Officers on the entry process, eligibility criteria and the examination pattern. Colonel Avinash Pitre, Camp Commandant said he organized the lecture so as to create awareness to Cadets about the excellent career avenue and how they can compete for the examination. Ex cadets were also invited to attend the lecture.
