Prayagraj, 23 July (HS): The 10-day Combined Annual Training

Camp (CATC-69) concluded successfully today with a grand valedictory ceremony,

marking the culmination of intensive training, discipline, and personality

development of NCC cadets.

The closing ceremony began with a welcome address by the

Camp Commandant. During her closing address, Commanding Officer Col Ritu

Srivastava Rawat congratulated all cadets for their outstanding discipline,

dedication, and enthusiasm displayed throughout the camp. She encouraged them

to uphold the NCC motto, Unity and Discipline, and continue serving

the nation with commitment and integrity.

Throughout the ten-day camp, cadets actively participated in

drill, weapon training, map reading, field craft, physical training, biometric

attendance, cultural activities, social awareness programmes, and various

competitions designed to enhance leadership, teamwork, and self-confidence.

Outstanding cadets and winning teams were felicitated with

prizes and certificates for their exceptional performances in various competitions.

The cultural programme presented by the cadets added colour and enthusiasm to

the event and was highly appreciated by the dignitaries and audience.

Simultaneously, Commanding Officer Col Ritu Srivastava Rawat

extended her best wishes to the IGC TSC Team for the upcoming competition and

encouraged the cadets to perform to the best of their abilities to secure

selection for the Uttar Pradesh Directorate Team.

The ceremony concluded with a group photograph of all

cadets, Associate NCC Officers, Permanent Instructional Staff, and

distinguished guests, commemorating the successful completion of CATC-69. The

event ended with a vote of thanks, followed by spirited slogans of Bharat

Mata Ki Jai and 15 BN Ki Jai, leaving participants with

cherished memories and valuable experiences that will inspire them in their

future endeavours, informed Wg Cdr Debartho Dhar, Pro & Spokesperson, Ministry

of Defence, Prayagraj.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi