NCC Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh secures 3rd rank at all India Republic Day camp

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh NCC directorate secured third position at the All India Republic Day Camp, New Delhi, marking a historic achievement after 18 years. The contingent of 138 cadets from the directorate was led by Colonel Ashwani Sinha of Raipur Group, with 24 cadets from Chhattisgarh playing a crucial role in this success.

The selected cadets, both juniors from schools and seniors from colleges, underwent rigorous training and will carry their experience at the national capital throughout their lives.

The Chhattisgarh cadets arrived in Raipur on Friday by bus from Bhopal, where a grand welcome and felicitation ceremony was organized at NCC Group headquarters, Kota, Raipur.

The cadets were warmly received with drums and music, creating an atmosphere of celebration. The event was graced by officiating group commander, Colonel Hemant Jha, along with all commanding officers of NCC units in Raipur, who welcomed and honoured the cadets for their outstanding performance.

Lt Col Pradeep Nair, PRO, NCC Group Raipur, informed that, as per tradition, the cadets will soon be felicitated by Chhattisgarh Governor and Chief Minister in appropriate functions after the examination season.

This remarkable achievement stands as a moment of pride for Chhattisgarh and is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and discipline of NCC cadets, thereby instilling in them the three key principles of NCC: Citizenship, Leadership, and Exposure to the Armed Forces.