GUWAHATI: The 76th National Cadet Corps (NCC) Day was celebrated at Brahmaputra Hall, Narangi Army Cantonment, Guwahati, on Sunday. This event, orchestrated by the NCC North East Directorate, featured the closing ceremony of the NCC North-Eastern Maruti Jimny Car Rally, inaugurated on November 6 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the NCC's establishment.
The NCC Car Rally, a testament to unity, discipline, national pride, patriotism, and enthusiasm in the North East, concluded today with a flag-in by Assam's Minister for Public Health Engineering, Skill, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism, Jayanta Mallabaruah. GOC-in-C, Eastern Command Lt. Gen. Rana Pratap Kalita, CEO (Marketing), Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. Ram Suresh Akella, along with numerous military and civilian dignitaries, graced the occasion.
Chief Guest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah extended warm wishes for NCC Day and expressed pride in being a former NCC cadet. Reflecting on his student days, he emphasised that the discipline and patriotism instilled in him as an NCC cadet have proven more valuable in his current work than his educational qualifications. Acknowledging the enduring importance of these qualities, he urged everyone to step forward responsibly in their respective fields, contributing to India's establishment as Viswa Guru.
He urged all NCC cadets to serve with dedication, embodying lessons of unity and discipline. Lt. Gen. Rana Pratap Kalita conveyed his wishes for NCC Day, emphasising the indispensability of hard work and urging everyone to move forward with dedication. A collective rendition of the NCC song added to the celebratory atmosphere. In giving a vote of thanks to all present, Major General Gagan Deep, ADG NCC North East Region Directorate, stressed that all NCC activities should align with its motto, 'Unity and Discipline.' Following the meeting, a cultural programme enriched the festivities.
It may be mentioned here that a team of NCC officers and 76 cadets participated in the car rally in conjunction with NCC Day, covering a remarkable 4,000 km, approximately. Throughout the journey, the participants engaged in various cultural programmes with over 20,000 students from more than 200 schools and 140 colleges across 44 districts. The rally served as a platform for interaction with people from different parts of the North East, conveying messages about cultural and social heritage, stated a press release.
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