A ‘Special National Integration Camp’ (SNIC) got underway at Patkai Christian College (PCC) Dimapur from December 30 to January 10, 2016.
600 National Cadets Corps cadets from different parts of the country would form part of the SNIC including 110 cadets from the North East region.
The aim of the camp is to foster a spirit of unity amongst the cadets, cutting across regional, religious, linguistic and cultural barriers and provide them an opportunity to learn from each other’s culture and traditions.
Various programs showcasing knowledge of Indian customs and traditional history of seven sisters, cultural heritage and economic development of India in order to promote closer understanding and integration among National Cadets Corps cadets of different states.
Besides, cadets organize themselves to conduct social activities, cleanliness drive and community hygiene activities.
Training program such as drill, sports and adventure activities like trekking as well as extracurricular activities like cultural programs, declamation and debate are also planned in Special National Integration Camp to develop confidence and public speaking.
Besides participating in these activities, selected cadets, amongst those who excel, in various activities, also get to represent their states and the country, in National Level camps as well as on Youth Exchange Programs, to visit certain foreign countries.
Amongst the various National Integration Camps, there are six Special National Integration Camps, conducted every year in the far extremities of the country, i.e. at Port Blair, (Andaman Islands), Lakshadweep Islands, Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), Leh/ Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir), New Delhi and in the North East, at Nagaland. Currently Patkai Christian College (Autonomous), Chumukedima, Dimapur is hosting the SNIC Nagaland.