India News | J-K: National Cadet Corps Announces Annual Training Camp 'Dawer Gurez' in Baramulla

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 8 (ANI): The 3 Jammu and Kashmir Battalion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), Baramulla proudly announced the ongoing NCC Camp in the border area of Bandipora district "Dawer Gurez."

The camp attracted the presence of 345 cadets hailing from remote border regions of North Kashmir -Uri, Kupwara, Handwara, Sopore, Pattan, Bandipora, Machil, Tanghdar, and Baramulla. This remarkable initiative close to the Pakistan border on Line of Control aims to foster patriotism, leadership, and discipline among the young cadets, said a Public Relations Officer (Defence), Srinagar in a statement.

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The NCC Camp serves as a unique platform for the cadets to engage in a series of training activities including drills, weapon training, map reading, radio telephony etc and also bring to the fore their inert talents in various competitions like debate, painting, volleyball that promote physical fitness, mental agility, and character building, the PRO added.

Brigadier Deepak Sajanhar, SM the Group Commander of Srinagar Group, visited Dawer Gurez, the ATC campsite of 3 J&K NCC Battalion Baramulla on June 8. Upon arrival, he received an impressive Guard of Honour from the cadets, followed by a formal briefing from the Commanding Officer Col M S Kumar, the PRO added.

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Subsequently, he toured the training area and observed practical classes conducted by the instructors and the associated NCC Officers. He visited the living areas and washing areas of the cadets. Furthermore, he served as a mentor to the cadets by sharing valuable tips and guidance, the PRO added.

During his address to the cadets, he emphasized the advantages of joining the NCC and motivated the cadets to participate in various NCC-related activities. He even interacted with training staff and appreciated their perseverance and dedication to impart training to the budding youth of Kashmir, the PRO added. (ANI)

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