The 142nd NCC Combined Annual Training Camp concludes at Sainik School Punglwa with 204 cadets.
DIMAPUR — The Nagaland (NL) Independent (I) Sainik School Company NCC concluded its 142nd Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC-142) for the training year 2026-27 at the Sainik School Punglwa campus on October 14.
Held from October 5 to the 14th, the 10-day camp focused on developing leadership, military skills, and discipline among youth. A total of 204 cadets, including both boys and girls, participated in the camp. To foster a healthy competitive spirit, the contingent was divided into four companies: Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and Delta.
According to an update, throughout the training period, the cadets underwent instruction covering military subjects and life skills, including weapon training, weapon display, firing, drill, disaster management, firefighting, first aid, cybersecurity, and HIV & AIDS.
The camp also featured inter-company sports and cultural competitions, including volleyball, basketball, football, badminton, tug of war, drill, and cross-country. Charlie Company bagged the Overall Best Trophy.
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The closing ceremony and prize distribution were attended by Lt. Col. Amit Chaudhary, Officiating Principal and Officer Commanding (OC) of Nagaland (NL) Independent (I) Sainik School Company NCC. The event featured a cultural programme presented by the cadets.
Speaking on the occasion, Lt. Col. Chaudhary commended the cadets' participation and lauded the NCC staff, including two Associate NCC Officers, one Caretaker Officer, permanent instructors from Sainik School Punglwa, one instructor from 1 Naga Girls Bn NCC Kohima, and three instructors from the 9 Assam Rifles, for their contribution toward the successful conduct of the camp.