DIMAPUR— A ten-day mega NCC camp in Wokha, organised by NCC Group Kohima under the aegis of 25 Naga Bn NCC, Mokokchung, concluded on Friday.
The Group Commander, Brig. PS Sangwan, had earlier announced that the camp would focus to hone the cadets’ skill, personality development, career guidance and placement assistance in the airline, hospitality and cruiseline industries in addition to the regular NCC training like PT, drill, weapon training etc.
An update from the camp commander stated that the cadets were put through personality development exercises, motivation lectures, workshop on career opportunities in armed forces, life skills workshops conducted by domain specialists in voluntary blood donation, prevention of HIV/AIDS, emergency response to fire and natural disasters, first aid etc during the 10-day long camp.
It added that a special half-day workshop was also organised in collaboration with M/S Emporium Training & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd, Dimapur to educate the cadets about the job opportunities in the airline industry as cabin crew and ground staff, hospitality industry and international cruise lines.
Following the overwhelming response from the cadets, it stated experts have conducted a mock interview for the interested cadets to give them a live experience of job interviews. It informed that Nzanthung Tungoe, a former NCC cadet with ‘C’ certificate qualification, was presented with the on-the-spot job offer due his brilliant performance in the interview.
A total of 526 cadets from schools and colleges of Nagaland apart from 10 associate/ caretaker officers and a host of permanent instructors and civilian staff attended the camp.
The closing ceremony was marked with a colourful cultural programme by the cadets and prize distribution ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion, Col. CST Swamy, camp commandant and commanding officer of 25 Naga Bn NCC, commended the enthusiastic participation of the cadets in all the activities and also felicitated the prize winners.
He has expressed gratitude to the deputy commissioner, superintendent of police, chief medical officer, district ART centre, chairman of town council, officers and staff of Nagaland Fire and Rescue Services, Wokha, for their support towards successful conduct of the camp.
The camp commandant further expressed gratitude to HQ IGAR(N), 5 Sect AR, 40 and 45 Assam Rifles for arranging all facilities for the smooth conduct of the camp.
