Chief of staff 3 corps, VSM Maj Gen Deepak Saxena inaugurated the special national integration camp at Patkai Christian College, Chumukedima on January 2. Around 600 cadets of National Cadets Corps (NCC) from 17 directorates across the country including 100 from Northeast region attended the camp.
In his inaugural address, Maj Gen Deepak encouraged the NCC cadets to maintain discipline, since they have been considered as the leader of tomorrow.
Chief of staff 3 corps while acknowledging the rich culture displayed by the participants, said the cadets through their activities have demonstrated the message of sprit of nationalism and unity.
He said younger generation representing mini India by taking active part in such kind of events would keep the nation more united. Such kind of national activities bring the children from different parts of the country on a common platform. They also learn and enhance their knowledge through their interaction with each other’s cultures and so forth.
The camp was also graced by the attendance ADG NCC NER Dte, Maj Gen SPS Kohli and Brig MS Nikam Group Commander, Group HQ Kohima who is also the Camp Commandant of the said camp.
It may be noted that this camp is a process by which diverse youth and culture are synthesized into a unified whole in order to achieve harmony, common identity and above all national consciousness. The aspiration of this camp is to assimilate the entire youth into a common identity i.e. NCC Cadets.
NCC owes its popularity among the youth, primarily due to its Armed Forces ethos, who perceive the Armed Forces as the finest institution of our Nation.
All training in the NCC is being conducted in a military environment, to help the cadets inculcate the finer qualities of our military heritage.
It also help the cadets in developing discipline and ability to work hard, which gives them a sense of purpose and helps them overcome the trials, tribulations and complexities of their adolescent years.