NCC as an elective subject for students of UG courses in NEHU colleges approved

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SHILLONG: The UG (Under Graduate) students wishing to take up NCC (National Cadet Corps) as a subject can now do so with the announcement of the introduction of NCC as an elective subject in the UG course for all colleges affiliated to NEHU (North East Hills University) by the Governor of Meghalaya, Satya Pal Malik in a programme held at the Raj Bhavan, here on Thursday.

Speaking on the occasion, Governor Malik said that the implementation of the proposal to introduce NCC as an elective subject for Under Graduate studies is a positive move as it would benefit the students. NCC is a scoring subject.

''Life's lessons learnt as a cadet will stay with the students for a lifetime and will help shape their development in all spheres,'' he added.

Attributing his success in public service to the training and values he had received as an NCC, he lauded the efforts of the NCC and NEHU on the introduction of a new subject which will benefit students immensely.

Others who spoke on the occasion were Major General Ananta Bhuyan (Sena Medal) Additional DG, NCC, North East Directorate and Vice Chancellor of NEHU, Prof. Sri Krishna Srivastava.

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