JALANDHAR :
The 10-day day-and-night annual training camp of the 2 Punjab NCC Battalion has commenced at CT Institute, Shahpur, Jalandhar, with the participation of 600 NCC cadets from 42 educational institutions.
Along with the NCC curriculum, Army courses will also be conducted during the camp. Civil defense andthe State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) will train cadets on methods to save lives during disasters. The fire brigade will provide information on types of fires and firefighting techniques.Today’s youth are veryactive on social media. To address this, the Cyber Crime Team from Chandigarh will educate cadets on cybercrime awareness, prevention methods, official government websites, and helpline numbers. Special
emphasis is being placed on foot drill and weapon drill, and cadets are being trained in marching techniques. Weapon firing continues to be a major attraction for cadets.
Camp Commandant Colonel Vinod Joshi stated that all 600 cadets will be given firing training. He
mentioned that the main objective of the camp is the overall personality development of cadets so that they may become responsible citizens in the future. Various competitions have been organized to showcase and polish the talents of cadets. A joint drill competition will be the main highlight of the camp, in which all 600 cadets will participate.Colonel Vinod Joshi, Camp Commandant, emphasized that the NCC motto is “Discipline and Unity,” and cadets are undergoing training based on this principle day and night.