Special National Integration Camp of NCC concludes
Dimapur, January 14 (MExN): Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya presided over the valedictory function of the national level Special National Integration Camp of National Cadet Corps (NCC) at Patkai Christian College on January 14.
The Governor impressed upon the cadets the secular nature of India, being human first and developing India into a prosperous and progressive India, stated a press release received here. He maintained that the North East region being rich in resources can take India forward.
Acharya further advised the cadets to remember their mother tongue, traditions, culture and roots and yearn for development and progress. He also lamented that Indian colleges and universities produce graduates in large numbers but are not employable, while comparing the scenario in the colleges and universities abroad, where there are placements. In this, he encouraged skill development of the students. The Governor also pointed out that there are 8 universities in NE and lakhs of graduates, but no jobs.
Meanwhile, he exhorted the cadets to work hard and refrain from self centred agenda. “Be the giver, if the achiever is not a giver then he is an exploiter…every pillar and every room if strong will make a building strong. Make India strong progressive and prosperous by being strong pillars,” he further said.
He also encouraged the NCC cadets to spread the message of ‘Unity and Discipline’ and ‘Unity and Diversity’ throughout the country.
Earlier, an all girls guard 1 Nagaland Girls Battalion Kohima gave an impressive guard of honour with Rashtriya Salute. The cadets of 17 directorates consisting all states and union territories also presented 17 folk dances depicting their states.
Around 600 cadets from across the country were part of the camp, which started on January 4.
