Kohima, November 7 (MExN): Around 531 NCC Girl cadets of 1 Naga Girls Bn successfully underwent annual training camp at St Joseph College, Jakhama from October 26 to November 4. The aim of the camp was to specifically train the cadets and select from them a contingent of 15 Senior Wing Girl cadets and 10 Junior Wing girl cadets for the RDC contingent.
Brig MS Nikam, Group Commander of NCC in Nagaland commended the “josh” displayed by the cadets who participated in the camp from different institutes across the 11 districts of Nagaland. He congratulated the Associate NCC Officers who are trained teachers for accompanying the cadets from various institutes in their role in the quality of training being imparted. Their role was critical in enhancing the interest amongst the cadets thus making this the second NCC camp for Girl cadets which was oversubscribed in the current training year.
To hone the competitive spirit of the youth, the camp organized professional competitions to include firing at the range at Military Station Jakhama as well as drill competitions. The cadets also underwent their certificate exams during the conduct of the camp besides covering NCC subjects.
Brig MS Nikam also expressed his sincere thanks to Brig Cheema the Commander of the Military station for his whole hearted support in providing the firing ranges for the cadets and also organising a Career guidance seminar for the Cadets which was taken by him personally despite his other commitments. The Jakhama Military Garrison also organised a weapon display By Col Sarkar the Commanding officer of an elite Parachute Regiment. The cadets were also treated to refreshments during each visit to the Military station.
Lt Col IPS Nanda in a press release stated that the culmination of the camp included a cultural programme which was attended by Reverend Fathers and principals of the institutes of Kohima whose presence was very heartening for the cadets who participated in the camp. Brig MS Nikam thanked the Principal of the College and its management for giving the premises for the camp and made special mention of the support and love shown by Reverend Father Benny Verghese who went out of his way in ensuring all administrative support to the unit. 1 Naga Girls Bn will hold another camp for the balance cadets who were not able to attend the camp due to selection exams being held.
