The combined annual training camp for NCC cadets from schools and colleges affiliated to 25 Naga Bn NCC got underway at Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung.
Around 250 cadets from the districts of Mokokchung, Mon, Tuensang, Longleng, Shamator, Noklak, Woks, Phek, Peren, Chumukedima and Kiphire are participating in the camp.
The cadets on arrival were screened for Covid before being allowed into the camp.
A team from the Blood Centre, District Hospital, Mokokchung headed by Dr. H. Tsipongchem Sangtam carried out blood group testing of the cadets.
The opening address was delivered by Col CST Swamy, Camp Commandant.
The basic tenets of discipline and the importance of various training activities planned for the cadets was highlighted by the officer Lt Col Pradosh and a number of associate NCC officers and permanent instructor staff attended the event.
A lecture was delivered by Molodongba, president, Mokokchung Voluntary Blood Donors Association on the benefits of blood donation. Athili, Chief Manager of Financial Inclusion Division, State Bank of India Mokokchung, spoke about financial literacy and explained the benefits of opening a savings bank account.
Meanwhile, Camp Commandant informed that various activities like PT, Yoga, Drill, Weapon Training, Map Reading, Sports and Games will be organised at the camp which will continue till January 12.