NIRJULI : The GAJRAJ Corps conducted a motivational lecture and weapon and equipment display during the Combined Annual Training Camp of 1 Arunachal Pradesh Battalion National Cadet Corps (NCC) at the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), Nirjuli.
Organised by an infantry unit of the Indian Army in the presence of officials of 1 Arunachal Pradesh Battalion NCC, the event witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than 350 NCC cadets and students from various educational institutions.
The programme aimed to familiarise participants with modern military weapons, surveillance systems and equipment employed by the Indian Armed Forces, including several indigenously developed platforms.
Among the weapons displayed were the SIG Sauer 716 rifle, Negev 7.62 mm light machine gun, SAKO TRG-42 sniper rifle, 84 mm Recoilless Launcher Mk-IV, 40 mm Multi Grenade Launcher, MP9 and AK-203 assault rifle.
The equipment display included the Uncooled Hand-Held Thermal Imager, Thermal Imaging Sight, Reflex Sight, Spotter Scope and Holographic Sight, offering participants an understanding of advanced surveillance and target-acquisition technologies used in modern military operations.
Cadets and students also interacted with Army personnel serving in frontier areas, providing them with valuable insights into military life and fostering a deeper sense of patriotism, discipline and civic responsibility.
Among those present were National Institute of Technology Jote Associate NCC Officer Capt Dr Achyut Sarkar, Government Higher Secondary School Naharlagun Associate NCC Officer A K Yadav, Model Higher Secondary School Itanagar Associate NCC Officer Salam Babul Singh, Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 Itanagar Associate NCC Officer Priya, NERIST Caretaker Training Officer Prof Bhagyalakshmi Narayanapuram, NERIST Caretaker Training Officer Dr Aswini Kumar Patra, along with the Permanent Instructional Staff of 1 Arunachal Pradesh Battalion NCC.
The programme concluded with an interactive session during which participants gained deeper insights into the capabilities of modern military equipment and the professionalism and dedication of the Indian armed forces in safeguarding the nation.
