The ten-day annual training camp conducted by 1 Nagaland (G) Bn NCC, under aegis of NCC Group HQ, Kohima at Loyola Hr Sec School, Jakhama concluded on July 2. A total of 539 girl cadets along with associate NCC officers from all districts of Nagaland attended the camp.
A press release issued by camp commandant, Col. Rajeev Kumar stated that the main emphasis of the camp was on all-round development of NCC cadets’ personalities, besides giving them military training on subjects like physical training, drills, weapons training and on numerous other subjects of social importance.
To mark the occasion of the successful ending of the camp, the NCC cadets also organized a cultural program in which Brig. S. S Dhankhar, Gp Cdr NCC Gp HQ Kohima was the chief guest and Fr. Victor D’Mello, principal Loyola Hr Sec School, Jakhama was the guest of honour. Prizes in various categories and competitions were given to the cadets.
Guest lectures by eminent personalities on subjects of social importance like HIV and AIDs, drug abuse, vector borne diseases, disaster management, health & hygiene were included in the training curriculum.
A weapon display and career counselling by 164 Naga TA Bn & 3 (NH) Assam Rifles Bn was also organised during the camp for the NCC girl cadets.