300 NCC cadets participate in 10-day camp in Srinagar

Srinagar, Jul 19 :  A ten-day camp for 300 NCC cadets from various parts of Kashmir valley was conducted at Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAK LI) in this summer capital till today. A Defence Ministry spokesperson said NCC camp was organised by 3 J&K Bn NCC under the aegis of NCC Group Headquarters, Srinagar. He said the Cadets belonging to North and South Kashmir took part in various activities like drill, running, yoga, debate, quiz, map reading, firing etc. The Spokesperson said NCC camps are an opportunity for the children to take part in various training, cultural and sports activities which moulds and motivates them for joining the armed forces and also prepare them to become responsible citizens always ready to assist the government and Non government agencies in situations like fire hazards, traffic management and other unforeseen calamities. He said the camp also gave the cadets an insight on leadership, man management, fire fighting awareness, traffic ethos and hygiene and sanitation. “It was a rare opportunity for the NCC cadets to witness the Passing out Parade of the recruits at JAK LI Centre which motivated many a young minds to join the league of the braves,” he said. He said the most significant day of the camp came on July 16, 2017 when Brig AS Kasana, Group Commander NCC Gp HQ, Srinagar addressed the Cadets and shared his experience during Op Vijay for which he was awarded the prestigious Vir Chakra. “A dog show by the 4 Army Dog Unit and a Blood donation Camp where a number of Cadets participated voluntarily was another highlight of the camp,” he said, adding the Camp concludes today with the Cultural evening by the Cadets amongst whom few would grace the Special National Integration Camp at Leh. UNI