Srinagar 11 May (KDC): An NCC Training Camp in the remote location of Keran, right next to the Line of Control commenced on Wednesday which was conducted under the aegis of 3 J&K Battalion NCC and with support of the Indian Army formation in Pharkian.
A statement issued to news agency Kashmir Dot Com said that the camp will run till 19 May 22. “110 boy & 15 girl cadets from all over North Kashmir are participating in the camp,” it said.
The camp will strive at imbibing in the cadets the aim of NCC i.e., “developing character, comradeship, discipline, a secular outlook, the spirit of adventure & ideals of selfless service”, the statement said, adding that to achieve the same, the cadets will be exposed to physical training, drill and weapon training. In addition to enabling their holistic growth, cultural activities, social awareness and short adventure trips will also be conducted.
The Training Camp apart from providing adequate learning opportunities to the cadets has also been very well received by the locals of Keran, who have expressed pride that the camp is being conducted in their area, with 40 local boys also taking part in it. (KDC)
