DIMAPUR: The Nagaland Independent Sainik School Company NCC successfully concluded its 142nd Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC 142) for the training year 2026–27 at Sainik School Punglwa on October 14.
The 10-day camp, held from October 5 to 14, witnessed the participation of 204 cadets, including boys and girls. It aimed to develop leadership qualities, military skills and discipline among the youth.
To promote healthy competition, the cadets were divided into four companies-Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Delta. During the camp, they underwent training in various military subjects and life skills, including weapon training and display, firing, drill, disaster management, firefighting, first aid, cybersecurity and HIV and AIDS awareness.
The camp also featured inter-company competitions in volleyball, basketball, football, badminton, tug of war, drill and cross-country. At the conclusion of the competitions, Charlie Company bagged the Overall Best Trophy.
The closing ceremony and prize distribution were graced by Lt Col Amit Chaudhary, Officiating Principal and Officer Commanding (OC), Nagaland (NL) Independent (I) Sainik School Company NCC. The programme also featured a cultural performance presented by the cadets.
Addressing the gathering, Lt Col Chaudhary commended the cadets for their enthusiastic participation and appreciated the NCC staff for their contribution towards the successful conduct of the camp.
The staff included two Associate NCC Officers, one Caretaker Officer, permanent instructors from Sainik School Punglwa, one instructor from 1 Naga Girls Battalion NCC, Kohima, and three instructors from the 9 Assam Rifles.
The camp sought to instil discipline, resilience and social responsibility among the cadets while equipping them with essential military skills, emergency preparedness and health awareness. The inter-company competitions also helped foster teamwork, camaraderie and patriotism in keeping with the core values of the National Cadet Corps.
