Shillong, Nov 10: The combined annual training-cum-inter-group competitions camp being organised by NCC Group HQ Shillong , under the aegis of NCC Directorate North Eastern Region (NER) ,concluded at Umroi Cantonment.
The camp started on 01 and culminated today with the primary aim of selection of North Eastern Region NCC contingent for the Republic Day Camp (RDC) to be held in New Delhi in January 2019.
Over 500 cadets from all eight states of NE region participated in a large number of competitions like Drill, Guard of Honour, Cultural and Flag Area during the 10-day-long camp for selection of team for RDC in New Delhi.
Mr Tathagata Roy the Governor of Meghalaya was graced the closing ceremony as the chief guest on on Satuarday and witnessed the grand cultural event by the cadets , showcasing the rich heritage of NE States . The Governor congratulated the cadets on successful completion of camp and remembered his days of 1962, when he himself was a NCC cadet.
He also gave away the prizes to deserving cadets for exemplary performance during various inter-group competitions. Maj Gen Bipin Bakshi , ADG NCC, along with Brig Rajeev Singh , Stn Cdr , Umroi Cantt. too were present at closing ceremony.
