A Combined Annual Training Camp for NCC Cadets from schools and colleges affiliated with 25 Naga Bn NCC is underway at Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung starting 6th January 2023. Around 250 cadets from the districts of Mokokchung, Mon, Tuensang, Longleng, Shamator, Noklak, Woks, Phek, Peren, Chumukedima, and Kiphire are participating in the camp.

The cadets were screened on arrival for Covid before being allowed into the camp. A team from the Blood Centre, District Hospital, Mokokchung headed by Dr. H Tsipongchem Sangtam carried out blood group testing of the cadets and handed out their blood group cards.

The opening address was delivered by Col CST Swamy, Camp Commandant. The basic tenets of discipline and the importance of various training activities planned for the cadets were highlighted by the officer. Lt Col Pradosh and a number of Associate NCC Officers and Permanent Instructor Staff attended the event.

A lecture was delivered by Molodongba, President of the Mokokchung Voluntary Blood Donors Association on the benefits of blood donation. He said it is only the surplus blood in the body that is donated and the donors do not have any negative side effects from donating blood. 

Athili, Chief Manager of the Financial Inclusion Division, State Bank of India Mokokchung spoke to the cadets about financial literacy and explained the benefits of opening a savings bank account. The importance of savings, investing, internet banking, and mobile banking was explained at length by the Chief Manager. Various schemes like Atal Pension Yojana and Atal BhimaYojana were showcased by the bank staff.

While speaking to the press the camp commandant informed that various activities like PT, yoga, drill, weapon training, map reading, sports, and games are being organized for the participants till 12th January 2023.

                                                                                                (DIPR)