TAWANG : The 2 Arunachal Pradesh Battalion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), Tawang, conducted the Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC)-19 at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Tawang, from May 14 to 23.

A total of 164 NCC cadets from Tawang and West Kameng districts participated in the ten-day camp aimed at promoting discipline, leadership, teamwork and overall personality development among youths.

The camp featured a series of informative and motivational sessions on biodiversity conservation, gender sensitivity, benefits of joining the NCC and career opportunities in the Indian Army.

As part of the programme, the Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme training was also conducted by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), with participation from 95 senior division and senior wing cadets.

During the training, cadets were imparted practical knowledge on disaster response and basic life support techniques, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), bleeding control, splinting, search and rescue operations, rappelling and first aid procedures.

A weapon display was also organised during the camp to provide cadets firsthand exposure to various weapons and military equipment.

Several competitions and activities, including drill contests, drawing competitions, group discussions and cultural programmes, were conducted to encourage confidence, creativity and team spirit among the participants.

The camp concluded successfully with active participation from cadets and staff, reflecting the NCC’s continued commitment towards youth development and nation-building initiatives. (DIPR)