NCC Girl CADETS from K.R.Mangalam World school, Vikaspuri participated in the ten day NCC COMBINED ANNUAL TRAINING CAMP (CATC) from 1 to 10 August 2019 , conducted by 7Delhi Girls Battalion at NCC Bhawan, Rohini which focused on personality development and giving a glimpse of military camp. The camp included both Junior and Senior Wing cadets from 5 colleges and 11 schools.The camp had enrolled 667 cadets from Delhi NCR schools and colleges. The Commanding Officer of 7DGBN motivated and welcomed the cadets to the camp.
On the first day, all the seniors of each college as well as school made the cadets’ fall-in to give them full knowledge about what is to be done in the coming 10 days and registration process took place.
Missioned with overall development of the cadets, the camp had a number of workshops, drills, quarter guard, solo singing, solo dance, group dance, tug of war, poster, skit and group singing competition. Cadets were taught the basic first aid and traffic rules. Workshops on NCC incentives, Cancer Awareness and Sahaja Yoga were conducted to enhance their knowledge and awareness.The most exciting event was clutching a real rifle and firing. 650 cadets of the Senior and Junior wing were taken to the Rajputana Regiment for firing at Delhi Cant. (Rajputana rifles).
The immense enthusiasm and zeal in cadets to learn was the main driving factor.An activity on road safety was conducted in which all the present cadets made the map of Indiathrough human chain. Meanwhile, participants during the camp period were also trained on important branches including the map reading, physical training, weapons training, battle crafts and drill beside being exposed to the camp life imbibing in them the qualities of being adventurous, disciplined, esprit-de-corps and secular values. Ample stress was also laid on character building of the cadets.
The last day of the camp marked the day of celebration and felicitations. It included the closing ceremony speech by Commanding Officer Col. S.K Sharma. He addressed the cadets about the importance of NCC and stressed on the values of discipline & determination imbibed during the camp to be a beacon all through the rest of their life. Cadets were given a gift hampers and certificates.The camp was aimed to transform girl cadets into stronger, self-disciplined and empowered girls. All the cadets were quite emotional while leaving the camp.
