Mukesh Sharma

Kalimpong,17th Feb

A ten day National Integration Camp, organized under the aegis of NCC Group HQ Darjeeling, West Bengal and Sikkim NCC Directorate concluded today amidst a colourful cultural programme on the banks of Teesta which showcased the spirit of national integration. Major General G S Sangha, SM, VSM, General Officer Commanding, 27 Mountain Division was Chief Guest for the event.  The objective of the National Integration Camp is to foster appreciation for vibrant culture of India amongst cadets of various parts of India and thereby achieving national integration.

            The camp develops qualities of character, courage, discipline, leadership, secular outlook and spirit of adventure among the youths to create human resource organized and motivated to provide leadership in all walks of life including the Armed Forces.  A total of  624 cadets including 302 boys and 322 girls from all parts of country attended the Camp that began on 07 February 2014.

            The enthusiasm seen on the faces of participants spoke of their wonderful time and the enriching experience they had during this camp.  Cadets acknowledged that NCC had helped them to become responsible, discipline and motivated citizens.

Colonel M G Venkatesh of NCC Group HQ Darjeeling thanked the state civil administration and the Army for providing the administrative support to make this event a great success.

The function culminated with General Officer Commanding 27 Mountain Division appreciating the effort put up by the cadets and the conducting Staff for the wonderful cultural display and presented awards to cadets who had excelled in various activities.  

The Cultural show would also telecasted on local channels and it would a great opportunity for people of Kalimpong to see fine glimpses of a cultural treasures of the country put together by the enthusiastic Cadets who are our future.