Srinagar, May 15 (KINS): Around 342 NCC cadets and Associate NCC Officers (ANOs) from different States and Union Territories of the country arrived in Srinagar to take part in the 12-day Special National Integration Camp (SNIC), being organised by NCC Group Srinagar under the Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh Directorate.
The camp began on a positive and spiritual note with the lighting of lamps and a multi-faith prayer ceremony at the Sarv Dharm Sthal, highlighting the message of unity, peace and communal harmony.
In a colourful opening event, cadets dressed in traditional outfits from their respective regions showcased India’s rich cultural diversity. Their energetic participation reflected patriotism and the spirit of national unity.
Brigadier Gurbir Singh, VSM, Group Commander NCC Srinagar, welcomed the participants and said such camps play an important role in promoting unity, leadership, discipline and cultural understanding among the youth. He also stressed NCC’s role in shaping responsible citizens and future leaders of the nation.
A quiz competition based on Jammu and Kashmir and the NCC was also organised at Badami Bagh Cantonment, where cadets displayed impressive knowledge and teamwork.
The day also featured military training sessions, cultural exchange programmes and recreational activities, helping cadets from different parts of the country build friendship and mutual understanding.
The Special National Integration Camp reflects the NCC’s mission of strengthening national integration, cultural harmony, leadership and the message of peace and unity among the youth of India.(KINS)
NCC cadets from across India arrive in Srinagar for special National Integration camp
