NCC GROUP HEADQUARTERS, RAJKOT & UNITS 2021 THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021
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NCC GROUP RAJKOT BRIG SN TIWARI GP CDR COL MS CHATWAL LT COL SANTOSH GHAG DGC&CAO TRG OFFR NCC Group Headquarters Rajkot, was raised in COL SS BISHT COL S A KHARE COL RAJESH SINGH,COL DIPANKAR SINGH January 1963. Since its inception, the Group CO 2 GUJ BN Headquarters has seen many reorganizations and re- CO 6 GUJ BN SC,SM CO 26 GUJ BN orbatting of units. The Group imparts NCC training to approximately 13,000 cadets from 73 Colleges and 113 CO 8 GUJ BN Schools, both government and private. The current orbat of the Group HQ is as under:- LT COL RAHUL SHARMA COL AJAY RANA LT COL PAUL N LT COL P M RAO AO 8 GUJ BN AO 26 GUJ BN v Army Wg NCC - Four Inf Bns AO 2 GUJ BN AO 6 GUJ BN v Girls Wg NCC - Two Inf Bns v Naval Wg NCC - One Naval Unit v Air Wg NCC - One Air Sqn COL RITESH KUMAR COL J S RATHORE,SM WG CDR LT CDR KAUSHAL SONEJI CO 2 GIRLS BN CO 3 GIRLS BN J R THIAGARAJAN CO 3 NAVAL UNIT CO 3 AIR SQN THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 49
THE BATTALIONS : RAJKOT GROUP 2 GUJ BN 6 GUJ BN 8 GUJ BN 26 GUJ BN THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 50
THE BATTALIONS : RAJKOT GROUP 2 GUJ GIRLS BN 3 GUJ GIRLS BN 3 GUJ AIR SQN 3 GUJ NAVAL UNIT THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 51
Laxmi-Vilas
Palace - Baroda
Painting By: Cadet Priyanka M Chauhan 1 Gujarat Girls Bn
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NCC GROUP JAMNAGAR COL D R KHAMBHATA COL K S MATHUR COL A S RANA ADM OFFICER GP CDR TRG OFFICER NCC GROUP HEADQUARTER JAMNAGAR COL PK HEMBROM COL MANOJ KUMAR COL MANISH MALHOTRA CO, 36 BN, NCC, BHUJ CO, 27 GUJ BN AO, 27 GUJ BN The sanction for raising of NCC Group Headquarter, Jamnagar and 05 NCC Naval Units was received in Oct 2015 by COL V K JAIN LT CDR ABHISHEK KUMAR CDR NILESH PARTHEY Govt of India vide their letter No. 7763/Gp HQ/Jamnagar/NCC HQ/Plg/1023/D (GSVI) dated 27 Oct 2015. NCC Group AO, 36 BN NCC, BHUJ EO, 4 NU PORBANDAR CO 5 NAVAL UNIT Headquarter, Rajkot was responsible for raising of NCC Group Headquarter, Jamnagar and the 05 Naval Units one each at CDR MAKRANDAPTE LT CDR V CHAUHAN LT CDR ISHAN CHATURVEDI LT CDR MANU ARORA Porbandar, Bhuj, Gandhidham, Veraval and Jamnagar. CO, 6 NU NCC CO, 7 NAVAL UNIT EO, 8 NUNCC OC,SS COY, SSB Raising of NCC Group Headquarter Jamnagar and re alignment of AOR was done as per there vised Plan for new raising of NCC Group Headquarter in five phases, in the process the Cdt Str of the Gp was increased to 2 lakh Cadets. On raising the Gp HQ was functioning from the premises of 27 Gujarat Battalion NCC, it then shifted to Bedeshwar Colony, Jamnagar and finally moved to its present location at Lal Bungalow Campus. The Units under NCC Group Headquarter, Jamnagar are (a) 27 Gujarat Battalion NCC, Jamnagar (b) 36Gujarat Battalion NCC, Bhuj (c) 4 Gujarat Naval Unit NCC, Porbandar (d) 5 Gujarat Naval Unit NCC, Bhuj (e) 6 Gujarat Naval Unit NCC, Gandhidham (f) 7 Gujarat Naval Unit NCC, Veraval (g) 8 Gujarat Naval Unit NCC, Jamnagar (h) Sainik School Coy NCC, Balachadi THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 57
THE BATTALIONS : JAMNAGAR GROUP 27 GUJ BN 36 GUJ BN BHUJ 4 GUJ NAVAL UNIT NCC PORBANDAR 5 GUJ NAVAL UNIT NCC, BHUJ THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 58
THE BATTALIONS : JAMNAGAR GROUP 6 GUJ NAVAL UNIT NCC, GANDHIDHAM 7 GUJ NAVAL UNIT NCC, VERAVAL 8 GUJ NAVAL UNIT NCC, JAMNAGAR SAINIK SCHOOL COY NCC, BALACHADI THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 59
Shree Dwarkadhish Temple - Dwarka
Shree Somnath Jyo rlinga Temple - Somnath
Painting By: Cadet Neha Kumari 1 Guj Girls Bn
THE YEAR THAT WAS THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021
NCC ACTIVITIES : TRAINING YR 2020-21 SSCD Ac vi es. (d) Ph 4 - Cadets connected with Corona Warriors. (e) Ph 5 - Cadets made 29556 cards which were sent 1 Fit India Movement. The energe c and ever (e) Ph 6 to Soldiers in Kargil Sector. enthusias c cadets of Gujarat - Vriksha Ropan Abhiyan. 5051 Cadets Directorate jumped at the (e) Ph 7 chance to par cipate in a planted 15582 saplings. month long Online Awareness - Cadets spread awareness for Electoral campaign for “Fit India”. The campaign encouraged ci zens Voter Registra on of cadets & first me to give priority to fitness by including physical ac vity and voters who have turned 18+. sports in their daily rou ne. 3349 Cadets wholeheartedly par cipated in the “Fit India Run” and covered 937 km. 2 #EkMaiSauKeLiye. This Campaign ini a ve being run by NCC Directorate Gujarat, Daman and Diu, Dadra Nagar Haveli is based on the words “EkMaiSauKeLiye” wherein the large pool of NCC Cadets in the state, have galvanized themselves as responsible and disciplined ci zens of the na on and come forward to meet their social obliga on towards the society they live in, presently reeling under the severe effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The campaign commenced in the first week of May 2021 and has since 3 IDY 2021. T h i s then gained immense a rac on and popularity. The World Book Of event was celebrated on 21 Records London has recognised the efforts of the cadets and awarded the J u n l i ke eve r y ye a r. “Cer ficate of Commitment”. The endeavor of the Gujarat Directorate is Extensive guidelines to con nue with the “EkMaiSauKeLiye” Campaign, with meaningful pertaining to the conduct of ac vi es for Social Service and Community Development towards na on event were promulgated building in the en re State of Gujarat. and 16611 cadets, along with 12605 family 7 Phases of this campaign have been concluded so far and fwg are members par cipated in the ac vi es that the cadets have done in these phases :- this event which was celebrated and conducted (a) Ph 1 - Cadets connected with Family & Friends. online due to the Covid-19 (b) Ph 2 - Cadets connected with Old Age Home pandemic situa on. (c) Ph 3 Residents. - Cadets connected with ESM & Veer Naris. THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 64
4 Statue Cleaning By NCC Cadets. As a run up to India's Celebra on of the theme using banners and placards. Events performed on the day were its 75th Independence Day 75 Statues were cleaned all over the country and patrio c songs, informa ve talk on Jallianwala Bagh incident, Nukkad awareness was spread by NCC Cadets about the personali es whose Nataks and singing of NCC Songs. statues were cleaned. Gujarat NCC Dte was given the task to organize statue cleaning at four loca ons in the Area of Responsibility. The ac vi es 6 Blood Dona on Drives. The cadets of carried out on 12 Mar 21 as part of the event were as under :- Gujarat NCC Directorate have always risen to the occasion in so far as dona ng blood is (a) Statue Cleaning by NCC Cadets in consulta on with Civil concerned, even during the Covid-19 Administra on. pandemic situa on.Kargil Vijay Diwas (b) Awareness Lectures, Poetry Recita ons and Nukkad Blood Dona on Drive on 26 Jul 21 Nataks on patrio c theme and cleanliness themes were witnessed more than 500 cadets dona ng conducted. blood. (c) Making of posters and banners for the event. (d) Publicity on media including Social Media, Twi er using 7 Adap ng to the online / contactless trg. #tags decided by DG NCC. EBSB. During the past year, 5 Plog Run on India's Freedom Struggle. Plog run was c o n d u c t e d on Jallianwala Bagh Rememberance day on 13 April 21.The Plog Run was educa onal ins tu ons rapidly adapted to conducted at earmarked loca on in all 5 NCC Groups by teams of cadets the online medium of study due to the totaling up to 75 cadets who did a 5km Plog Run to spread awareness on situa on created by Covid-19 pandemic. Online conduct of EK Bharat Shreshta Bharat commenced with the theme “YUVA SHAKTI SE AATMA NIRBHAR BHARAT KA NIRMAN” and has completed its twel h itera on at the me of going to print. Pairing of State Directorates keeps changing, with each Directorate ge ng to host and be guests once with the paired Directorate before being paired with the next one.Leadership skills, public speaking abili es, peer learning, fostering team spirit, understanding different cultures are the objec ves achieved through this medium. Ins tu onal Training. Training of cadets con nued to follow the online mode of teaching for the be er part of the year, due to the Covid- 19 pandemic situa on and resultant closure of educa onal ins tu ons. The DG NCC Training App Version 2.0 was also launched this year and has been extensively used for impar ng training by respec ve ANOs. 8 Camp Training. The Covid- 19 pandemic situa on precluded the conduct of NCC Annual Training Camps for the most part of the year. In the beginning of year 2021, a review of training was carried out and considering the necessity of conduc ng THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 65
camps, especially for cadets to be eligible to appear for the NCC B & C 11 Induc on of Cadets in Armed Forces. During this year, 3 cadets have cer ficate exams, it was decided to conduct truncated camps for 3 days been selected to join the Armed Forces as Officers, 2 in Navy and 1 in Air for B cer ficates and 5 days for C cer ficate. 66 of these camps were Force in addi on, 03 cadets have been selected to join the Armed Forces conducted following Covid-19 protocols. More than 14,500 cadets as Other Ranks.66 par cipated in these camps. Blood Dona on drive was also carried out during these camps. INDUCTION OF CADETS INTO ARMED FORCES AS OFFICERS & OTHER RANKS 9 NCC as an Elec ve Subject (a) Officers (a) NCC is currently treated as an extra-curricular ac vity in majority of Schools and Colleges in the country. Presently, in the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), the semesters tend to be packed with academics, leaving li le me for extra-curricular ac vi es, like NCC. With the NEP 2020 being on course for implementa on in a phased manner, it has been decided that NCC should now be introduced as a General Elec ve Credit Course in Universi es and Colleges having NCC, under the CBCS. The objec ve is to harness the full poten al of NCC's training in the country. This would make it more popular and simultaneously benefit the students enrolled with the NCC. (b) HQ DG NCC has designed and developed the NCC General Elec ve Credit Course that is uniform, while being in conformity with the UGC policy on CBCS. The proposed model aligns with NEP 2020, making it universally implementable. The proposed model would encourage educa onal ins tu ons to take ownership of NCC training, which is presently lacking. Introduc on of NCC as a Credit Course will facilitate exposure to a large sec on of student popula on to military training, personality development and security consciousness. In Gujarat, 11 Universi es, 152 Colleges and 03 Autonomous Ins tu ons have given confirma on of implementa on of NCC as an Elec ve Subject in their academic session. 10 Ex NCC Yogdan. This year, like the previous year, a large number of senior cadets volunteered to par cipate in Ex NCC Yogdan. Banaskantha District was the first one to requisi on cadets for providing assistance to the Health Department. This employment of cadets has been effec ve since 16 Jun 2020 and was terminated in the month of Dec 21.Cadets and staff members of this Directorate have ac vely contributed to Yogdan in consonance with the principles of selfless service and compassion towards fellow beings. The work done by the cadets has been highly appreciated at all levels. THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 66
(b) Other Ranks (Other Than Officers) 13. Nadi Utsav Abhiyan. NCC has ac vely par cipated in the “Nadi Utsav Abhiyan” conducted by Ministry of Jal shak as part of Azadi ka amrit 12. Puneet Sagar Abhiyan. Puneet Sagar Abhiyan was a month long Mahotsav celebra ons. This event was conducted to celebrate rivers, event conducted by NCC in the month of Dec 21 for cleaning the Sea ini ate a people's movement for river rejuvena on and to bring out Shores/Beaches and to propogate the importance of Clean Sea Aviralta and Nirmalta. 800 Cadets of Gujarat directorate par cipated in Shores/Beaches amongst the local popula on and future genera on. this ac vity and carried out shram daan,par cipated in Poster making Cadets and staff of Gujarat Directorate took up the mega challenge and set compe ons, Nature walks, Storytelling, Afforesta on, Yoga sessions and their best foot forward in cleaning the beaches of plas c waste and in Pravhat pheris as part of celebra ons. These ac vi es were carried out on promo ng clean beaches. A total of 1963 cadets par cipated and 14 and along the rivers Sabarma and Narmada. Beaches along the coastline of Gujarat were targeted and cleaned. The cadets also carried out extensive awareness marches, nukkad natak, 14. YEP. This year the selec on procedure for cadets for YEP was revised by public interac on, pledge/oath taking campaigns and social media DG NCC due to the Covid-19 pandemic situa on. The selec on was done campaign promo ng #Puneetsagar. via video conferencing first at the Directorate level and then by DG NCC. 9 SD and 5 SW cadets were shortlisted for 7 vacancies allo ed to this Directorate. Cadet Pra ksha Chauhan of 1 Guj Air Sqn NCC, Vadodara represented the Directorate in the E-Interna onal Cultural Exchange Programme with Singapore. Highlight of the year was the nomina on of Cadet Dheerajsingh of 1 Guj Air Sqn NCC to a end the Youth Exchange Programme at Bangladesh. 15. RDC 2022. This year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic situa on, the con ngent strength par cipa ng in RDC was reduced to 57 Cadets. The cadets of this Directorate prepared well, following appropriate protocols, and a er passing through a gruelling selec on process of 3 camps are ready and roaring to par cipate in all the events at the RDC at Delhi at the me of going to print. 16. NCC Alumni Assoscia on. The NCC Alumni Associa on was launched by Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi on 19th Nov 21. The Prime Minister became the first member of the Alumni Assoscia on and also the Gujarat Chapter. THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 67
Painting By: Cadet Diya Vaghela
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CADETS JOIN FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 DIGITAL FORUM The en re Na on and the State of Gujarat had to deal with the Covid- India has one of the youngest popula ons in the world. Over 600 million 19 pandemic since March 2020. Many organisa ons and groups, all over the people, or almost one Indian amongst two, are under 25.The strength of India is country came forward to support the government's efforts to deal with the today's youth who want to serve and contribute their life for the Na on. As we know situa on. A er coming to grips with the situa on a er almost a full year, the that the Na onal Cadet Corps (NCC) is the biggest Youth Organisa on in India which second wave of the pandemic hit us. As the number of Covid pa ents grew, (has its presence) at school and college level. authori es of the State government of Gujarat approached NCC Directorate, Gujarat in April 2021 for voluntary support from the NCC cadets to help the A DGNCC (Directorate General NCC) ini a ve digital forum aims to promote government machinery and health department. The government of Gujarat na onal integra on and bounteous amongst cadets of diverse background.. The also adopted a resolu on for deployment of cadets in the State for 'Covid 19 Digital Forum, hosted on the DGNCC website (indiancc.nic.in) is aimed at providing Pandemic Management' in the month of May 2021. NCC cadets all over the country a pla orm to share their experiences of various ac vi es. In response to the State government's request, NCC Directorate, Gujarat, Dadra Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu offered its cadets for na onal duty Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar said that this forum will help NCC Cadets to to fight Covid-19 under 'Ex NCC Yogdaan'. Guidelines for temporary share their experiences, opinions and sugges ons on NCC training, social service and deployment of cadets were given by the Directorate to help the health community development and sports and adventure ac vi es and host of other issues department involved in ba ng the pandemic. Only senior division volunteer related to Na onal Security, Na onal Integra on and Na onal Building. cadets above 18 years of age who had been vaccinated were to be employed. The task for NCC cadets was to primarily assist the health authori es in This NCC Digital Forum is a posi ve step towards digitaliza on of NCC, in line registra on of all ci zens in the age group of 18-45 yrs. with Digital India and will go a long way in providing a digital pla orm to the NCC Cadets to share and disseminate their experiences and sugges ons to other cadets The NCC, which operates under Ministry of Defence, is the largest and general public. uniformed youth organiza on of the country and has been engaged in conduc ng various social service and community development ac vi es. Government of India has provided the pla orm for NCC Cadets to share their The NCC cadets have been contribu ng to the na onal cause during natural experiences while undergoing NCC Training through Digital Forum. The forum calami es like floods, cyclone etc since its incep on. For Ex NCC Yogdaan too, provides for an unprecedented exchange of experiences among 15 Lakh NCC Cadets a large number of cadets volunteered to join the cause. However, to across the country thereby contribu ng towards Integra on and Na onal Building. safeguard the young cadets, it was decided to deploy a select strength of cadets only, duly vaccinated for the role. The cadets were educated on Like other social media, cadets can share thoughts, ar cles, poems, posters, various Do's and Don'ts prior to their deployment by the health department, drawings, camps experiences, etc. related to NCC. Our youth get pla orm to share to avoid the spread of the dreaded disease. evolve, find and implement solu ons on social, cultural and environmental issues through different ac vi es. Apart from their primary task, cadets have also ensured maintaining of social distancing and Covid appropriate behavior at vaccina on It also gives informa on on health issues, community development, poverty centres.NCC cadets have also contributed numerous ar cles and allevia on, clean India, save environment, etc. This also gives an impetus to young photographs of ac vi es through social media pla orms like Digital Forum of cadets to express their views without inhibi ons thereby contribu ng towards DGNCC, Twi er, Instragram and WhatsApp with the aim of educa ng the improving the art of expression and crea vity. society on the importance of adop ng social distancing and maintaining high degree of hygiene. More than 2,25,815 cadets have already registered on this portal with plenty of ac vi es published which aptly reflects the wide acceptance Cdt Prajapa Nikita Virabhai and versa lity of this ini a ve . One can very much say 'Here is GUJ/SWA/20/1115087 God's plenty' for its kaleidoscopic bar narra ves and ar cles. 35 GUJARAT BN NCC, PALANPUR Lt. Dr. Ina Raval Sardar Patel College of Admn 4 GUJ BN NCC THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 70
ONLINE TRAINING BY GUJARAT INSTITUTE EXPERIENCE OF RDC 21 CAMP OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT Jai Hind, Natural Disasters, lead to large scale destruc on, tremendous loss of human resources and property. Disasters have been steadily increasing on I am L CDT Smit Tiwari from Gujarat Naval Unit NCC. Currently I'm the earth due to rise in popula on, climate change, and ecological pursuing my Bachelor of Science from Gujarat Arts & Bachelor College. I feel degrada on. The global efforts to manage disasters have proven to be extremely fortunate that I was selected for RDC 2021 as Best Cadet of Naval insufficient to match the frequency and magnitude of natural disasters. Wing from Gujarat Directorate. RDC is a na onal level Camp which is held Training for disaster management is a necessity for everyone, because that is every year by DG NCC at New Delhi. It's my honour that I was part of many what will help in comba ng such occurrences. If we work collec vely, we can compe ons like best cadet compe on, Rajpath marching Con ngent and combat all these natural or man-made calami es. Prime Minister's Rally. It was a great experience and kind of life me achievement to March on “RAJPATH”. In best cadet's compe on, they During and a er any disaster the one thing that is consistent is chaos conducted wri en exam, drill and squad control test, Group discussion and and confusion. This chaos and confusion makes it harder for the rescue teams Personal Interview. We visited Prime Minister's House on 24th Jan 2021 and to to work efficiently. The kind of training GIDM provides is very apt for a country see PM Shri Narendra Modi live was a heart touching moment for us. like India, which is prone to more than 30 calami es. Marching on Rajpath and Cariappa Parade Ground was like turning NCC as an organiza on has always been proac ve in the social service dreams into reality. We marched on Rajpath and were honoured by the ac vi es, and the online training of Disaster management by GIDM for cadets presence of the then DG NCC Lt. Gen T.K. Aich and also ADG and DDG of was a great ini a ve and an effec ve op on. This training helped us all Gujarat Directorate. As I was selected for the best cadet compe on I was understand different disasters, their before and a er effects, ways to tackle awarded by Governor's Gold Medal by the Governor himself Shri Acharya Dev these disasters, ways to conduct help and rescue opera ons with the help of Vrat. A er comple on of Republic day Camp I appeared for interview for Youth rescue teams and the art of staying calm and normal in emergency situa ons Exchange Programme which was taken by ADG of Gujarat Directorate. A er and at the same me be alert and on toes for managing the situa on. This passing this level appeared for final interview for selec on by DG NCC. training taught us the importance of maintaining the country's wellness even a er such happenings. Most importantly this training was conducted on online pla orms, and that lead to a lot of cadets joining the training and learning about Disaster Management. In conclusion, the training for Disaster Management was a very efficient and helpful ini a ve. We remain thankful for this opportunity to GIDM for arranging this precisely structured training session even during the hard mes of COVID-19 Pandemic. Jai Hind Sgt Heli Bha L. Cdt Smit Tiwari GJ19SWA102381 GJ19SDN110321 1 GUJARAT GIRLS BN NCC, A’BAD 1 GUJARAT NAVAL UNIT NCC, A'BAD THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 71
Painting By: Cadet Shaikh Sameem Abdul Faruk 4 Gujarat Girls Bn V. V. Nagar
JOURNEY TO BE PART OF WORLD RECORD - “CENTURY OF CENTURION BLOOD DONOR” I am herewith sharing my journey of becoming part of a world record created appeared in the board examina on of 12th standard in month of December by Indian Red Cross Society, Ahmedabad – “Century of Centurion Blood instead of March 1985. A er comple ng the exams, I was relaxing with my Donor”. friend, Abhijat Joshi who was a writer for the film Lage Raho Munnabhai, 3 Idiots, PK etc. We decided to do some useful ac vity during vaca on. I Morbi is a separate district of Gujarat from 2013. But before 2013, Morbi was suggested him to donate blood. He agreed with my idea. We went to Blood a city located in the Rajkot District. A big disaster took place in the month of Bank of Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Ahmedabad. I had not completed 18 August 1979. The requirement of water of Morbi city was fulfilled from years but I was a very healthy sports person, therefore officials of IRCS told me Machhu Dam. Machhu Dam was an Earthen Dam. During monsoon, Morbi to take permission of my parents. I took permission & consent of my parents observed unprecedented rain in August 1979. Due to heavy inflow of water in for the blood dona on. This was my first blood dona on. It has given me Machhu Dam, it exceeded the capacity of the Dam. Therefore water had to be immense sa sfac on for helping fellow ci zen of the country. A er my blood released from the dam. But due to lack of maintenance, flood gates of the dona on, I was feeling much be er for involving myself in such noble ac vity. I dam were jammed & didn't open. Water overtopped the highest level of the was already inspired by blood dona on of my parents; I decided to con nue dam. Being an earthen dam, water must not overtop the dam for the safety with the ac vity blood dona on. I decided that I will donate blood again a er purpose. Because of overtopping of water, dam collapsed & Morbi city was three months. flooded with water. Very high numbers of people died & many were seriously injured. Rajkot being a main city of Rajkot district, most of the injured people I took admission in Civil Engineering Branch at L D College of Engineering, were admi ed in the hospital of Rajkot city. Ahmedabad. Now I was studying in college. We had a blood dona on camp in college. I con nued with ac vity of blood dona on & donated second me. My story starts from here. I was 11 years old in August 1979. I was living with Therea er, my journey of blood dona on started at regular intervals of three my family in Rajkot. My father Shri Surendrabhai Sanghvi & mother months & it con nued ll today. Gunvan ben both were involved in many ac vi es related to service of community. My father was working with LIC of India. He conveyed the fact In the year 2010, I donated blood for the 100th me at L D College of that Morbi was flooded because of collapse of the dam. Lots of relief Engineering; I became the Youngest Centurion Blood Donor. materials was sent to Morbi as per the requirement of the flood affected area. Apart from this ac vity, my parents visited the hospitals for help. Doctors there raised the requirement of blood. Total 17 bo les of blood were required, but only 9 bo les were available. Acute shortage of blood was observed. My parents were dona ng blood, therefore I was also inspired & I asked doctor to take my blood. Doctor smiled & told me that you can donate blood but not now because you are not eligible. Your age is only 11 years & you can donate blood only a er age of 18 years. I was disappointed but my parents & doctor kept my morale high by saying that your inten ons are very good & you can donate blood a er 18 years. From this incident, I decided to start blood dona on as & when I became eligible. This incident has inspired & sensi sed me about our role towards society. Next seven years, I was eagerly wai ng for my turn to become eligible blood donor. Because of poli cal agita on, our board exams of 12th standard got delayed. I THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 73
100th Blood Dona on at L D College of Engineering, Ahmedabad Receiving awards from HE Governor of Gujarat Kamla Benniwal & Honourable Ex CM Shri Narendra Modi I was honoured with lots of apprecia on & awards during my journey in the field of Blood Dona on. I received numbers of individual awards as well as ins tute awards as coordinator of blood dona on ac vity. Cer ficates of the Youngest Centurion blood donor Receiving Apprecia on & Awards from HE Governor of Gujarat & other Another memorable event happened on 1st October 2017 when IRCS, dignitaries 14th June 2011 became the most memorable & landmark day of Ahmedabad recorded 100 centurion blood donors in Ahmedabad city & made a world record for having 100 centurion blood donors in a city. It was my my life. I received an apprecia on & award of the Youngest Centurion Blood pleasure that I was part of this World Record of Century of Centurion Blood Donor Donor from HE Governor of Gujarat Smt Kamla Beniwal & Honourable Chief I am not sharing my experience to showcase my awards or Minister of Gujarat Shri Narendra Modi in a func on organized by Indian Red achievements. I am sharing my experience with you because I want to give message that by dona ng one bo le of blood one can save three to four lives. Cross Society on comple on of their 50 golden years of blood dona on. Being an engineer, if I can save four lives by one blood dona on then it is the happiest moment of my life. By joining this noble ac vity, one can help his/her fellow ci zens & can return something to the society what one has received from the society. I also want to share one fact that I never became ill a er THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 74
Online Classes: Benefits and Personal Experience On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organiza on declared Covid -19 as a global pandemic. The world came to a stands ll. Educa onal ins tu ons were not an excep on. Earnest Hemingway said that “a man can be destroyed but cannot be defeated”. We human beings are gi ed with ability to innovate. Thus, Covid 19 also brought a major paradigm shi in the world. It changed the ways of our work. Though the schools were closed, students were a ending their classes through various online pla orms. There are many major ci es of India where schools and colleges are s ll working in online mode to ensure safety of the students in this pandemic mes. Online classes are convenient because students can login to the class material wherever they may be and whenever it suits their schedule giving the students much flexibility. The students now have choice. They can choose the subject and the topic that they want to learn. They get input from various sources enriching their learning experience. Their sources of input are not restricted to class notes or textbooks. They can explore beyond prescribed syllabus from various free online resources. Online learning enhances reten on power among the students as they get to comprehend concepts and theories in the form of videos, images, descrip on, documentaries charts etc. Online classes and materials provide equal opportuni es to the students to get quality input and resources irrespec ve of their socio-economic background. star ng my blood dona ons ll today. The reason behind this is that new So far as NCC ac vi es are concerned, the online classes cannot replace on ground blood cells are generated regularly at an interval of 3 months. It will make you ac vi es. However, they offered us opportuni es to learn theore cal aspects of really healthy & happy. Therefore I request all the NCC Cadets to start blood the common and special syllabus through various sources. So far as prac cal dona on regularly, in turn your act will make you feel happy & healthier. aspects are concerned, we could get input from YouTube videos and prac ce on Thank you for giving me opportunity to share my experience. our own. There are many cadets who tried their hands on crea ng demonstra on videos of drill, word of commands, incen ves in NCC and so on. They not only Dr. Chaitanya S Sanghvi developed their screen presence and confidence but also helped their fellow Major Associate NCC Officer cadets at distant places. 1 GUJ Compo Tec Coy NCC, Ahmedabad Thus, online educa on has given us a new dimension. We could iden fy our unexplored abili es along with joy of learning. Stay Home, Stay Safe. Cdt Shipu Kumar Arts & Science College THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 75
Experience of Online EBSB Importance of cultural exchange It is truly said, “Strength lies in differences, not similari es.” The cadets of come together with a sense of unity. They truly stood by the mo o of NCC that Gujarat and the North-eastern states experienced something like this in the is “unity and discipline.” Not only this, but we had interac ve sessions on online EBSB camps held by different directorates over the period of me. In personality development and gender sensi vity too where everyone got to the wake of Covid-19, NCC made astonishing efforts to make the country's share their opinions and ideologies. ends meet with the help of technology. As a cadet, it was overwhelming to wake up During this NCC camp, we realised that we might everyday and realise that there are hundreds of speak different languages of different dialects. But, cadets at the other end. They are waking up at the there are a few common languages we knew as soon same me and logging in the same link just to know as we became 'cadets' from students. They were the how different yet similar are the people living in the language of patrio sm, the language of love for the opposite side of my na on. na on, and the urge of brotherhood. A er every session ended the enthusiasm in every cadet's voice as they le and said'Jai Hind' was impeccable. Even when there were no offline camps during the In conclusion, the online EBSB camps made us realise the era of corona, there were NCC cadets dressed in true sense of patrio sm and brotherhood that is deeply Khaki, Blue, and White si ng in front of their engraved in the history of the Indian subcon nent, its laptops, computers, and phones, excited about the struggle for freedom, and its very founda on. Surely, the day that was going to be frui ul and produc ve. cadets of NCC are grateful for the organisa on of such camps that acted as the fuel for the fire for our tricolour We learnt how our music is different but the soul of flag that keeps burning in our hearts. the melodies are the same, how our dance is different but the inten on behind our steps are Cdt Trisha Pathak similar, and how our foods are different but they are GJ19SW102768 made with the same spices and ingredients. Our 1 GUJ Girls BN NCC, Ahmedabad tradi ons, culture, and dresses might change as we travel from the extreme west to the east but the love for our na ons in our hearts is the same. The languages of the east and west are far from being the same. Learning the common phrases and their meaning was one of the most interes ng parts of the online camp. Not only the officers, but even the cadets made sincere efforts to make the online EBSB camp more fun as well as informa ve. It was wonderful to see how even during a pandemic the cadets of NCC can THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 76
Tarani Sailing Expedi on – 2021: An Experience to Cherish Tarani Sailing successful comple on of camp. A er that the main event for which we Expedi on, organised actually gathered i.e. boat pulling to complete 210 Km in ten days started. under MENU (Most Entertaining Naval Unit) On the first day we was a ten days camp. had done 21 Km of pulling. This expedi on was I love all water borne organized at Karjan ac ves, but boat pulling is Dam Reservoir by 9 Guj my favorite. Three DK Naval Unit NCC, Whaler and one rescue Navsari, under the aegis boat were u lized to train of NCC GpHQ, Baroda. us and to give us prac cal The camp started on training. As this camp's 18th November 2021 purpose was to and terminated on 27 November 2021. We travelled from Valsad to Jeetnagar commemorate 72nd early in the morning one day prior the commencement of the camp. On our Samvidhan Divas and to arrival RTPCR tests were conducted for all cadets. We were allo ed combined celebrate NCC Day, many dormitory. other social ac vi es were also organized. We also The first day's schedule was very hec c. On the first day of our camp, performed Nukkad Natak, Cleanliness drives, Voter awareness programmes we prepared for the opening ceremony at Karjan reservoir. The Maharaja and and many more around Jeetnagar locali es. The cadets, during the camp, also Maharani of Rajpipla were the Chief Guests. In the opening address, they spread the principles of Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel and Dr. Bhimrao appreciated our efforts and mo vated the cadets to become responsible Ambedkar amongst the local people. We also went to worship almighty at ci zens of the country. They also gave the best wishes to the en re team for Poicha temple. It was a wonderful experience for all of us. This camp was not only about sailing, but it also helped us to build our character and boost our confidence. We came here from different areas as strangers but during the camp we became like a big happy family. This was the experience that I would surely brag about throughout my life. THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 Cdt Sweta Rajendeabhai Raval 77
EXPERIENCE ON SARDAR PATEL NARMADA TREK ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT 1. Want to share the experience about the Na onal Trekking camp, As the saying goes Necessity is the mother of inven on, Atma Nirbhar Bharat SPNT (SARDAR PATEL NARMADA TREK) which was organized at, NCC is need of hour for Indian economy as well as for all Indians post the COVID-19 Leadership Academy Jeetnagar, Rajpipla. Cadets from all over the country pandemic. Atmanirbhar Bharat is not only a term but it is a vision of our Honourable were present here. Though it was a pandemic situa on worldwide, s ll the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to enable India to overcome the difficul es faced NCC officer's somehow managed to organize such a big event with very during the pandemic. “Atmanirbhar” is a Hindi word meaning \"Self Reliant\" which detailed precau ons and Covid-19 protocols. I got this golden opportunity to refers to less dependency on others. It is to make India and Indians self reliant by be one of cadets to par cipate in this camp and I owe this to NCC. It was huge star ng produc on of all mandatory items locally. Vocal for Local is also integral part gathering of cadets with varied background and cross-sec onal of movement. represanta on from all over the Na on. I got a chance to learn about leadership quali es and enhance my personality skills through this camp. The logo is the Indian Flag and its Ashok Chakra fused with Golden Eagle signifying inspira on, release from bondage, pride, royalty and a push to the ci zens 2. We use to begin our day with a fresh posi ve thought and a relaxed to work and win back its ancient tle of Sone Ki Chidiya. It has been been designed by mindset. Our camp started with an energe c speech by Superintendent of Shri Dipesh Gaurav of Indore. Police, Rajpipla who was the Chief Guest to flag off the event. We started our trek by morning 7AM and reached the camp site by a ernoon, loca on was The Make in India logo is the silhoue e of a lion, which inhabits the Gir Forest Junaraj which was 30 km away from our base camp. It was surrounded by of our State. It is on the prowl, made en rely of cogs, symbolising manufacturing, river and blissful nature all over. We were appointed for certain tasks related strength and na onal pride. The wheel denotes peaceful progress and dynamism – a to our camp. There was cultural programme organized by NCC officers, all the sign of India's enlightened past, poin ng the way to a vibrant future. In Indian folklore, cadets were asked to present their talent. Our day ended on a good note, with the lion denotes the a ainment of enlightenment, besides represen ng power, an amazing evening. On the very next morning we again trekked our way back courage, pride and confidence. to our base camp, Rajpipla. On 7th of December we were off to our second loca on which was the world's tallest Monument, the Statue of Unity The mission promotes various innova ons and new products developed in (kevadia) Gujarat. There we were guided by local guide and curator of the India. By this, import of India will decrease and export will increase thus in the long monument who explained to us about Sardar Vallabhai Patel statue and its run our trade deficit will reduce. Export promo on will help us earn more foreign importance. We came to know to about his vision of “EK BHARAT currency. The movement will help in the growth of Indian small and medium SHRESHTHA BHARAT” and his contribu on and vision for our country. enterprises and the manufacturing sector will flourish. This program will help in achieving the 5 Trillion economy vision of Indian Government. 3. We were off to our last des na on of the trek that was Jungle safari situated near Kevadiya. It was an incredible day got to know many new things, The impact of movement in the period of pandemic can be gauged from the and on 9th of December we headed for our final trek to Karjan Dam, Narmada produc on of PPE Kits, from zero to producing more than 2 lakh PPE kits daily with River. produc on units in our state. Also, the development of COVAXIN by Bharat Biotech and COVISHIELD Vaccines is a result of the campaign. 4. On the last day of camp a cultural programme was organized and the various cultural ac vi es were presented by cadet, ie cultural heritage of various states in The defence sector has been recognised as an important area wherein there the form of dance, drama etc. The camp ended with enjoyment, happiness and a is a lot of scope for being self-reliant. The sector will help in strengthening the great learning experience. For all the cadets every moment will be memorable economy by crea ng employment opportuni es and reducing the import burden. forever. The mission is not about being self-contained or being closed to the world, but it is about being self-sustaining and crea ng wealth not only for ourselves but for the larger humanity. L/Cpl Amarnath N. Iyer Cto Petvisha Mahida 20 Guj BN NCC Navsari 13 Guj Bn NCC, V V Nagar THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 78
YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAMME 2021 - Bangladesh Every year HQ DG NCC organises Youth Exchange Programme (YEP) with friendly Our journey to Bangladesh began on a flight from Indira Gandhi Interna onal Airport foreign countries wherein the selected best NCC cadets are sent to these countries as on 12 Dec 2021 and we arrived at Dhaka same day in the evening. We were greeted warmly at representa ves of our country. YEP is a country-to-country exchange of cadets between the airport by Bangladesh NCC (BNCC) cadets, followed by a hearty meal at the BNCC Academy NCCs or equivalent government youth organisa ons of friendly foreign na ons. These best in Sabar. NCC Delega on cadets from India shared the living barracks with counterparts BNCC cadets take part in NCC ac vi es in the host na on to gain a be er understanding and Cadets at the BNCC Academy. This gesture significantly facilitated healthier understanding apprecia on of each other's socio-economic and cultural and solidarity by enhancing camaraderie. ac vi es. On 13 Dec 2021, we My journey for YEP started a er Republic Day Camp were briefed about our i nerary 2021 where I was adjudged as All India Best Cadet - Senior and a booklet of event was Division (Air wing) and awarded by the Honourable Prime presented to cadets. All the Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 28 January 2021 with Prime cadets were all filled up with Minister's Baton and medal. excitement on seeing the scheduled visit to “Fantasy At HQ DG NCC YEP Selec on Process was carried out Kingdom”, which was an in Oct 2021 and announcement of Bangladesh Delega on on adventure loca on that had 15 Nov 2021. Since then I started my prepara on with been introduced as a method to documenta on to planning the ac vi es which we can intermingle with the BNCC perform in Bangladesh to represent India. Only 20 cadets cadets. Next on the agenda was from around India were given this wonderful opportunity by visit to “Friends Fiesta” which HQ DG NCC this year for YEP Bangladesh. has been designed to exhibit the cultural richness and diversity of I'm deeply indebted to Maj Gen Arvind Kapoor, both na ons and we learned about Dhaka's cultural special es. That day was culmina ng ADG, NCC Directorate Gujarat, for giving me this golden opportunity to represent Gujarat with speech of the Chief Guest, Dr. Hasan Mahmud, I&B Directorate for YEP Bangladesh. Before heading Minister of Bangladesh. to Pre-YEP Camp at Delhi, Maj Gen Arvind Kapoor expressly inspired and mo vated me by boos ng On 14 Dec 2021, we visited the Bangladesh Na onal War my moral with his invaluable pearls of wisdom Memorial and Na onal Museum. It was a wonderful and wished me wonderful experience during YEP. opportunity and quite moving to hear the stories of the brave troops who played a significant part in the Bangladesh's The cadets selected for NCC YEP Delega on to freedom. The visit helped us grasp the profound history of Bangladesh were called to HQ DG NCC on 04th Dec friendship between the two countries and was quite 2021 for the Pre-YEP camp. For this Pre-YEP enlightenment for all of us. camp, we were accommodated in the exceedingly well maintained and comfortable YEP block at HQ DG NCC Camp loca on. Over the next few days our documenta on, uniform Next day, on 15 Dec 2021, we visited the Army, Naval and s tching and distribu on was carried out smoothly and in very short period of me. During Air Force Headquarters of Bangladesh and savoured the the visit to Bangladesh, the NCC YEP Delega on cadets are required to showcase an event on excep onal understanding of Bangladesh's tri-service command. Later in the day, interac on India's culture and a presenta on on NCC with 1971 War Heroes of Ac vi es. During the Pre-YEP camp, we were Bangladesh gave us an insight on deeply engrossed in preparing and prac cing the the Army, which has always held cultural event under professional guidance. its war heroes in high respect and has recognised and honoured the 1971 veterans. In addi on, YEP Bangladesh Delega on In the evening, Mr Commander Col Karnail Singh and Delega on Abdullah al Mohsin Chowdhury, Second-in-Command, Maj Savita Chhillar, Senior Secy, Ministry of Defence conducted several classes on a broad spectrum hosted a dinner at Army Golf of topics to educate all the cadets on the Club. The incomparable evening modali es of conduct since we all were going as was packed with learning from representa ves of our country. THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 79
the officials of different countries, which infused the cadets' spirits with fervour. At the end of the camp, Mementos were exchanged between the Indian delega on Since 1971, Victory Day of Bangladesh's Independence is celebrated every year on and delega ons of other countries. The Mementos were meant to reflect the country's specialty and to ins l a sense of solidarity among the YEP Delegates. As a token of 16 Dec. This year, 16 Dec 2021 marks the Golden Anniversary of Bangladesh's remembrance, some of the cadets exchanged souvenirs with their counterparts from other Independence. As part of Special Invitees, we witnessed the Victory Day Parade held at countries. Dhaka. Both India and Bangladesh commemorated the 50th anniversary of the 1971 Bangladesh Libera on War. A variety of ac vi es were conducted in an effort to recognise Return to India was in compliance with the Covid Guidelines and cadets were taken to and honour the courage, bravery, and sacrifices made by heroic warriors of Armed Forces of the Army hospital for RTPCR test. We were debriefed at HQ DG NCC and all cadets shared both na ons' during the 1971 conflict as well as to rejoice and celebrate the anniversary with deligh ul experiences and magnificent indulgences of our tour to Bangladesh as part of the zeal throughout the country. NCC YEP Delega on. We all have collected life me of memories and made lots of friend from across the borders. On 17 Dec 2021, the cadets felt honoured to lay the wreaths at House Monument of the Bangladesh's Father of the Na on, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Subsequently, we visited All cadets dream of par cipa ng in the YEP since it is very respectable for the cadets the BNCC Hall of Fame. On 18 Dec 2021, in the morning session, all cadets carried out to be chosen and it's a once-in-a-life me opportunity. rehearsals for Cultural Night and later in the day went shopping at Jamuna Future Park and Aarong Mall. It has been an esteemed privilege to represent India and par cipate in the NCC YEP Delega on to Bangladesh. I am immensely grateful to the DG NCC and ADG, NCC Directorate Cultural Night showcased India's culture filled Gujarat, for selec ng me for this great opportunity. with striking colours and was sheer joy for the Jai Hind! Chief Guest and other dignitaries. The evening About the Author concluded with a sumptuous dinner which was Cadet Senior Under Officer Dheeraj Singh is Third Year NCC cadet of hosted in honour of all the delega ons by the Brig 1 Gujarat Air Squadron NCC, Baroda, under NCC Group HQ Vadodara Gen Nahidul Islam Khan, DG BNCC. of NCC Directorate (Gujarat, Dadra Nagar Haveli, Diu & Daman). He is currently pursuing B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering. As the delega on neared the comple on of our tour, we were accorded the dis nc ve privilege to travel in the massive C-130 Hercules flight from Dhaka to Cox's Bazar to Chi agong. Later, we were bestowed the unique honour to go on board of the ship BNS Pro asha and learnt about its func oning, manoeuvrability and capability. THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 80
Painting By: Cadet Shaikh Sameem Abdul Faruk 4 Gujarat Girls Bn V. V. Nagar
MY FIRST CAMP EXPERIENCE We, the cadets of 2 CTC, V V Nagar were eagerly wai ng for we had firing with .22 rifle. Every cadet was given 5 rounds each and it was experiencing the camps as soon as we all entered our second year in NCC. It really an awesome experience to press the trigger for the first me in my all suddenly felt like privileges a er our first year went all bland owing to life!!!!!. Covid 19 Pandemic. This was the very first Combined Annual Training Camp that we could a end which was organised by 4 Gujarat Ba alion, V V Nagar in In Drill, we were taught about Its history and its principles in the first a nearby loca on called THAMNA. lecture. In the second lecture training was imparted on turning, marching and salu ng. Selected cadets were taught rifle drill also including Bagal Shastra On 05/09/2021, we reported at the camp loca on and a er a while and Salami Shastra. Few cadets including me got the opportunity to perform th our rapid tests were taken. We were then taken to our dormitory. The first day Guard of Honour drill also. was a relief and we were given me to rest. A er the breakfast we were briefed regarding the ac vi es that will take place in upcoming days. Everything have been happening with such military precision and with pace and we didn't have much me to rest. But somehow we liked that as we The next day started with fall-in for PT at 0600 hrs. We were taken for were away from smart phones and learning new things on ground. a 2km run, followed by exercise and yoga. We then had our breakfast a er which our classes started. We used to have four lectures; Map Reading, Besides the training ac vi es, there were some sports and recrea onal FC/BC, Weapon Training and Drill, each for 45 minutes. We were taught the ac vi es also planned and conducted in the camp in the a ernoon hours basics of map reading like how to locate objects that are on the map and on including volleyball matches, tug of war, quiz and cultural events etc. Our unit, ground and how to find North using a map and a compass. We were taught 2CTC won the quiz compe on with a huge margin and I got the opportunity to about how to take the bearings as well. In Field Cra & Ba le Cra , we were take part and represent the unit in almost every compe on. I also got the taught about judging distance and different methods to find the same. opportunity to do du es of a pilot and was awarded for the same. Other than these, we had self defence class from one instructor of Pra bha Academy, In Weapon Training we were taught about .22 and SLR rifles. Every Anand. Basics of fire safety and personal hygiene( for SW ) were also taught cadet was given the opportunity to open and assemble both the rifles. Then during the course of the Camp. On 09th September, various compe ons were conducted and the closing ceremony was also organised. We all were feeling so bad as we had to leave the camp loca on but as they say, every good thing has to come to an end. We were given food packets and sent back to respec ve units in an organised manner that a ernoon. My first ever outdoor camp was such an exhilara ng experience that I wanted to a end the same again and again. I learnt so much in those seven days and I also got selected to represent my unit as the Best Cadet, which will definitely give me a chance to a end so many future camps !!!! Rawal Nidhi Charotar University of Science & Technology 2 Guj Compo Tech Coy NCC, V V Nagar THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 82
FIT INDIA CAMPAIGN Fit India Campaign is a na onwide movement launched by the profession. The success of the movement is dependent upon the par cipa on current Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi at Indira Gandhi Stadium in of the common public, and the movement acts as a guiding post in bringing New Delhi. It aims to promote health and wellness among Indians of all ages about good and desired lifestyle changes. by including physical ac vity and sports in everyday life. I, being a girl do follow the same not just because this campaign was Today we all know, due to increase in technological advancements, started but for my own good. According to me, sports is the best way to keep our daily physical ac vi es have got reduced. Not only old aged people, this your body in harmony. Women too should willingly par cipate because a change in lifestyle has increased lifestyle diseases in younger people as well. healthy body and mind makes you feel more confident, fit, and beau ful inside This is the root cause of diabetes, hypertension, diabetes, Coronary Artery out. Diseases and other medical ailments. Being a NCC student I feel its the best to lead by example and spread Improvement in one's health is one's own responsibility as we know the awareness among the people in own neighborhood. Jai Hind. “healthy mind can only reside in a healthy body”. One has to be physically and mentally fit in order to do good in professional life. As sports is rela ve to About the Author fitness, the campaign also encourages involvement in various sports. Training the body and training the mind as well as using sports as a tool. Cdt Nisha Sinha is a Computer Science student of Government Engineering College Dahod, under 30 Guj Bn NCC Godhra. She has many Being a girl, my main mo o behind wri ng this ar cle is to promote achievements in the field of sports and very mo vated to join the Defence physical ac vi es in females that maximum of Indian women lag behind, Services as an officer. Few of her achievements in sports are more than 20 which in turn leads to stress, fats accumula on in body, hormonal imbalance medals and 40 cer ficates in various co-curricular ac vi es like athle cs, yoga, (especially important to women).Not all women can do sports ac vi es as horse riding, kabaddi, basket ball etc. they have to look a er their household works, children and many other things. So its not always that sports can only keep our body fit, various home Gold medal -horse riding (School level) exercises are also there that one can do on daily basis for maintaining good Gold medal -athle cs 200mtr (State level) fitness levels. Best thing to do for an Indian housewife is to do yoga regularly Gold medal -athle cs 200mtr (District level) as it will keep both body and mind healthy and fit. A female body needs daily Kabaddi (State level) physical ac vity for proper func oning of body as there are many hormonal Basket ball (State level) imbalances that occurs in her just because of lack of exercises, physical ac vi es and also stress. Running, Cycling, swimming, yoga, household Cdt Nisha Sinha works, medita on, home workouts are few things that one should do on Gov Engineering College, Dahod regular basis. 30 Guj Bn NCC, Godhra The Fit India campaign brings not just physical well being into account but also includes mental health into its scope. This campaign plans to ins ll a sense of well being into people so that they can perform well in any THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 83
“GO GREEN” Trees are the most benevolent givers in Trees play an extremely important part in regula ng the temperature and nature. They play an extremely important making the weather condi ons conducive to rainfall. They take in carbon role in giving life and sustaining it, as a dioxide from the air, thereby purifying it, and release oxygen, which is essen al whole, as well as maintaining a balance in to the sustenance of life. Moreover, they also provide us with wood, food, fuel, the eco- system. This makes it crucial for paper, etc, which are an important part of our daily lives. Furthermore, they us to understand how significant trees are are home to all kinds of animals and birds as well. Deforesta on is a major to our life on earth and what we can do to reason behind the climate change crisis that we are facing today. Not only has counter the problem of their deple ng it led to the occurrence of numerous natural calami es, but it has also resulted numbers and all the addi onal challenges in the severe deple on and ex nc on of many species of flora and fauna. that come with it. The importance of tree is recognised all over the world. Tree planta on day in India is referred to as Van Mahotsav every year throughout the first week of In the current scenario of pandemic, we the July. Tree planta on is on the go not only in India but all over the world. In the crusaders of this planet have realised the end I would like to say, “He who plants trees loves other besides himself\". importance of tree -a life support. Being dependent on oxygen cylinders is the outcome of Nb Sub Sujeet Kumar rapid urbanisa on and industrialisa on. The 13 Guj Bn NCC, V V Nagar need of the hour is to grow trees on a daily basis and not to resort to prac ces such as plan ng trees on Environment day, birthday etc. It is something which needs to be realised that life on the planet is directly propor onal to the planta on of trees. 'Trees are our life support. They give us oxygen, wood, shelter and many more things but our irresponsible behaviour has led to its decline in no .With tree planta on drives we can contribute to improve the forest cover & resources for all other living species to whom these trees are a natural habitat. THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 84
Painting By: Cadet Anagha Menon 4 Guj Girls Bn
Takeaways from Online Training by NCC DIGITAL FORUM Gujarat Ins tute of Disaster Management NCC Digital Forum is a pla orm for Cadets to share their experiences An online training capsule to educate the cadets on disaster management was and values imbibed while undergoing NCC Training. It can also be said that it is conducted by GIDM (Gujarat Ins tute Of Disaster Management) on 21 October an online discussion site where people can hold conversa ons in the form of 2021. We as NCC Cadets were fortunate that we got a chance to take part in it.The posted messages. training started on 21 October, 2021 and completed on 25 October, 2021. The training was of 5 hours in total with 1 hour per day. As forum is an online discussion board where people can ask ques ons, share their experiences, and discuss topics of mutual interest. Forums is an The Cadets were trained online by video presenta ons, to make it interes ng excellent way to create social connec ons and a sense of community building. comprehensible. The first video was on introduc on of what is disaster. Second video was on types of disaster. We have learnt classifica ons of disaster like Natural Registra on Process: All the candidates have to register on the Disaster, Man-made Disaster etc. Third video was on Disaster Management official Web portal of Na onal Cadet Corps. Visit indiancc.mygov.in, click on Agencies of India and their Organiza on. We have learnt about different agencies Register Bu on at the top of the right corner of the page and then you have to and local authori es who are front line helpers in disasters. Fourth video was on register or sign up on this website. Then you can register with your social media Essen al Services which are basically planned prior ac ons in different situa ons. profiles or with your mobile number or you can also sign up with your Google The last video was very important for us because it was on Role of NCC in Disaster Account. Then enter the details required and Click on Create New Account. Management in which we had learnt about the different ac vi es which are Then, an OTP is sent on your mobile number. conducted by NCC Cadets during different situa ons with prior safety and precau ons. NCC is not only a second line of defense but also an organiza on which Uploading of Ac vi es: Cadets can upload the photos and videos of is always ready to help irrespec ve of the situa on whether it is pandemic, natural camp or doing any social ac vi es which they want to share. disaster or a day-to-day life ac vity. A new portal is started by Na onal Cadet Corps is NCC Digital Forum This training was not only about the disaster management but also helped the NCC which is very beneficial for all the NCC cadets where they can share their cadets to be informed about different situa ons where we need to take quick and experience and get informa on about the ac vi es carried out by cdts of effec ve decisions. Thus, it helped us in developing decision making skills and in different unit or states. It's a very good facility and I recommend each cadet to being more confident to tackle challenging situa ons. use the NCC digital forum. A er this training the all cadets were encouraged to par cipate in the vaccina on JAI HIND drive by providing assistance to facilitate vaccina on of local masses at various vaccina on centers in Surat. We as Cadets were involved in assis ng the medical Cdt Parnav Pruchchhak authori es in registra on, streamlining the masses and ensuring proper social GJ19SDN540210 distancing. By assis ng the medical authori es in this project, we as cadets feel that 8 GUJ Naval Unit NCC Jamnagar we have fulfilled the social obliga on towards our society. Personally, I have gained more confidence and have become more clear-minded personality to take quick and correct decisions a er the training. Jai Hind! SUO Dubey Pushpendra Rammurat 5 Guj Bn NCC, Surat THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 86
#EkMaiSauKeLiye Campaign - Our experiences EkMaiSauKeLiye campaign was conducted by the NCC directorate Gujarat (During the fourth phase I talked to the doctors, nurses, and nursing assistants) during the difficult mes of the Covid-19 pandemic. I am very grateful because I was able to par cipate in all the phases of the campaign. When the campaign was ini ated, I made informa ve posters to make society aware of the Covid-19 protocols to be followed. During the first phase of the campaign, I also contacted my rela ves, neighbors, and friends to improve their morale and make them aware of the protocols to be implemented to stay safe from the Covid–19 virus. During the fi h phase of the campaign, I made gree ng cards for the soldiers for Kargil Vijay Diwas. I conveyed my sincere thanks to the soldiers through the gree ng cards. (These are the informa ve posters made by me during the campaign) (These are the photographs of the gree ng cards that I made for soldiers) The campaign helped me to implan ng myself human quali es such as In the second phase of the campaign, I was able to communicate with the compassion, care, and concern. I have always wanted to be of any help to senior ci zens living in the old age homes. When I talked with them, I tried to society. The EkMaiSauKeLiye Campaign allowed me to serve society. I am very give them emo onal support and improve their morale. grateful to my ba alion, Group Headquarter Rajkot, and NCC Dte Gujarat for allowing me to be a part of the campaign. In the third phase of the campaign, I got an opportunity to talk to the ex- servicemen of the Indian Armed Forces and the war widows. It was a Cdt Maitri Nirmal humbling experience for me. I expressed my deepest gra tude to them for 26 Guj Bn NCC their selfless services and sacrifice for our na on. I tried to help them to put forward any difficulty faced by them to my ba alion. (During the third phase I talked to the ex-servicemen and war widows) A er talking with the ex-servicemen and war widows I was allowed to talk to the corona warriors such as doctors, nurses, and nursing assistants. While talking with them during the fourth phase, I thanked them for their service to society during pandemic mes. THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 87
#EkMaiSauKeLiye Campaign - Our experiences I am glad to share my view on EK MAI SAY KE LIYE campaign launched 'NCC has upheld the mo o of “Unity and Discipline” throughout its by Guj Directorate. I was also a part of this campaign in all five phases of EK existence. Even in these tough mes of the pandemic when the world is MAI SAU KE LIYE campaign. stunned because of the virus and the na ons are facing lockdowns; NCC has sustained and lived up to its tradi on of mo va ng others to fight this I also got a chance to take part in the session which was held at CM situa on. Shri Vijay Rupani's house which was my biggest achievement ll date. In 1st phase we connected with friends and rela ves spreading awareness about My Bn was ac vely conduc ng various ac vi es as part of the symptoms of COVID-19 and explaining the steps of registra on of EKMAISAUKELIYE Campaign. As part of the awareness campaign we visited vaccina on. In 2nd phase we connected with Ex-serviceman for showing the lots of old age homes, ins lling a feeling of deep love and regard for elders and gra tude for their selfless service and hard work. In 3rd phase we connected showing that \"we care\". The overall aim was a feel-good factor at both ends, with old age home for finding out their well-being and asked if any help was i.e. the residents of the old age homes as well as the NCC cadets. need from our side. In 4th phase we got a chance to connect with Corona Warriors, we expressed our thanks to them for their immense hard work and In this ac vity, I visited an old age home of Anand with my buddy Cpl their selfless service. Deepak Talpada. We visited there to mo vate the old people to follow COVID protocols and to make them aware of the safety norms.We explained to them Lastly in 5th phase we prepared 25000 cards for the soldiers for that corona virus has infringed the confidence of the ci zens of this country. showing our respect and love. The phases were grand success due to We don't need to get frightened by this virus but need to fight and win over it. dedica on and sincerity of Cdts. The Cdts have worked day and night with a We mo vated them that if they want to fight this corona virus they must take purpose and contributed in their way towards the be erment of the society. the vaccine. And also we made them understand the importance of wearing mask. We told them to keep themselves enough hydrated by consuming lots of water every day and also consuming the food in due me. If we follow the instruc ons we can fight with corona. We ended our session with the confidence of Ensuring them to comprehensively understand the COVID protocols. Later I come to know that no one from that village succumbed to COVID. We also distributed mask amongst all senior ci zens of the village. I feel really proud to be part of the team which succeeded in making the li le posi ve change in the society. Cdt Madhavi Bujad SUO Latariya Chetan GJ19SWA340472 N S Patel Arts College 4 Guj Bn NCC THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 88
EXPERIENCE IN CATC AND RDC CAMPS TWITTER CAMPAIGN UNITY AND DISCIPLINE is mo o of NCC which trained us to work together in Twi er is a social media site and its primary purpose is to connect discipline. Here I am sharing some marvelous and memorable moments of people and allow to share their thoughts with a big audience. Twi er CATC and RD camps. campaigns a ract more people to engage with tweets. I promoted tweets In CATC camp I was given that were published originally. the responsibility of camp senior which was a Twi er campaign ran for a week, people on twi er behaved happiest moment for me differently on each day of the week. In the twi er campaign running, as a user but at the same me it was I could follow relevant people easily, segmented my searches, share ar cles of challenging too. I had a the topics that interested me both personally and professionally. huge responsibility on me Benefits of Twi er Campaign which required leadership and pa ence. I have learnt · Learner can watch skim and surf, or tweet, connect, and produce. This that being senior is not that easy as we have to be allows as the educator to plan for variety of roles for the learner by task punctual so that we can graph or as a ma er, learning personalisa on. become an role model for our juniors. · Instantly see what's hot and what's not so I could adjust my focus In CATC camp various training ac vi es like, weapon training, field cra / ba le cra , firing, drill and PT were conducted. It assisted us in becoming a accordingly. be er trained cadet. Republic Day camp is most pres gious annual event of NCC. It is a culmina on · Discover poten ally nega ve friends. So I knew what targets to avoid. of many events like, Best Cadets, Youth Exchange program, Rajpath, PM rally, cultural pgme, flag area briefing etc. It gives several life me experiences to Twi er is easy and free communica on tool for everyone interested in Cdts par cipa ng in various events including the pres gious Republic Day their ac vity. parade and the Prime Minister's NCC rally. Cdts also gets the opportunity to call on top dignitaries including the President and the Prime Minister. NCC provides a pla orm to the cdts to work hard and achieve their dream of par cipa ng various events at na onal level. JUO Riya Goswami SUO Latariya Chetan 27 Guj Bn NCC, Jamnagar N S Patel Arts College 4 Guj Bn NCC THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 89
SIMULATOR TRG Simulator is a machine designed to provide a realis c imita on of the Boat Pulling remains an important ac vity for the Naval cadets during controls and opera on of a vehicle, aircra , or other complex system, used their training. NCC Directorate Gujarat has nine Naval units and the cadets of for training purposes. Simulator replicates all func ons of radar and other these units are required to learn basics of handling Whaler boats at sea. The sensors crea ng scenarios at sea for training on contemporary tac cs. largest ship simulator in the world is the ver cal mo on simulator [VMS] at NASA Ames research center, south of San Francisco. Today, simulator training A ship simulator is a system that simulates ships and mari me given by mari me schools and academies is part of the basic training of environments for training, research and other purposes. A flight simulator is mari me professionals. a device that ar ficially re-creates aircra flight and the environment in which it flies, for pilot training, design, or other purposes. Recently a naval avia on training simulator 'STRATA' was inaugurated by Mr. Antony George at Kochi, SNC. Former Major General Roy Joseph, Addi onal Director General, NCC Directorate Gujarat, Dadar and Nagar Haveli, VIRUS SW80 Microso Flight Simulator has been declared Daman and Diu inaugurated the Naval Rowing Simulator at 2 Gujarat Naval opera onal at 1 Gujarat Air Squadron, Vadodara. The addi on of the flight Unit and Virus Microlight flight simulator at 1 Gujarat Air Squadron on 14 oct simulator would benefit cadets to learn almost real me flying and can fly 2020 at Vadodara. Both projects have been supported by the state Educa on solo also. The design and controls of the flight simulator are exactly the same Department. as that of recently acquired VIRUS SW80 Microso aircra . The Flight Jai Hind Simulator would go a long way in training the Air cadets and this would not only save fuel costs but would also enable cadets to get first hand feel and Cdt Tanvi Nakum acquaintance before flying real Microso aircra . 8 Guj Navel Unit NCC, Jamnagar THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 90
STATUE CLEANING KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS Statues are very important part of our history and teaches lessons to Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on every 26 July in honor of the Kargil heroes us about our past. Most of the statues are built to remind us of a significant and to observe India's victory over Pakistan in the Kargil war for ous ng event and honour the contribu on of a par cular person to society. As NCC Pakistan forces from occupied posi ons. Cadet it is our responsibility to care about them and protect our culture and history. The Pakistani army posi ons were on the mountain tops of northern Kargil district in Ladakh in 1999. The Kargil war began in the month of May 99 with There are many statues of various personali es such as famous Kings, the infiltra on of both regular Pakistani troops and terrorists into Indian freedom fighters and poli cal leaders located in my town. As NCC Cadet territory. The inflators posi oned themselves in key loca ons that gave them a myself with my fellow cadets took a charge to clean the statue of \"Shree strategic advantage during the start of the conflict. From the informa on given Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel\". He is endeared as Sardar an Indian statesman. He by local shepherds, the Indian Army was able to ascertain the points of was the Deputy Prime Minister of India from 1947 to 1950. incursion and launched “Opera on Vijay”. I would like to share my experience of statue cleaning. First, we The Pakistani army denied their involvement in the war, saying that it was collected the items like waste clothes, ssue, broom and water etc required caused by Kashmiri militants forces. But, the documents le behind by for cleaning. Therea er we divided ourselves into three group of five causali es, tes mony of POWs and later statements by the Prime Minister of members each. When we went to the site, we saw that the statue was Pakistan Nawaz Sharif and Pakistan Army Chief of Army Staff Pervez Musharraf covered with dust and the area around statue was very dirty. Without showed the involvement of Pakistani paramilitary forces, led by General Ashraf was ng much me we started cleaning, one group started cleaning the Rashid. statue and other two groups started cleaning the area around statue. The army declared the mission successful on 26 Jul 1999 since then every year on 26 Jul, we celebrate Kargil Vijay Diwas. But the victory came at a high price, As we all were cleaning the statue together it took less than one hour. the official death toll on the Indian side was 527, while on the Pakistani side A er our hard work the statue and the surrounding area looked very neat was between 357 to 453. and clean. I enjoyed doing the task, during cleaning we learnt to work together for the common cause and it gave us great sa sfac on when we saw On this day the Prime Minister of India pays homage to the soldiers at Amar the result of hard work. The statue is a symbol of our culture and history we Jawan Jyo at the India Gate every year. Func ons are also organised all over should clean and protect the statue. the country to commemorate the contribu ons of the Indian Armed Forces. I feel proud of India Army. JAI HINDI! JAI BHARAT! Jai Hind. Cdt Barsha Roy Cdt Keya Herma 27 Guj Bn NCC Jamnagar 8 Guj Navel Unit NCC Jamnagar THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 91
Painting By: Cadet Baraiya Payal 3 Gujarat Girls Bn, Bhavanagar
MY EXPERIENCE AS A CORONA WARRIOR BEING AN NCC CADET Being an NCC cadet is like a life me achievement of some of the best I and my peers did not fear moments, experiences, and quali es that one cannot forget throughout stepping out from our homes to one's whole life. My dream of joining the NCC started the day when I saw, on provide the food and other TV, the NCC con ngent marching on Rajpath during the Republic Day parade. obligatory items to the children I was mesmerised by the spectacular charisma of the cadets marching, the and families who were in synchronized swing of arms, the sharp and crisp command, and of course the desperate need of those and well-groomed uniform of NCC. sleeping on empty stomachs. I decided to join the Senior Wing of NCC. As I became a cadet, I (Food distribu on) realized that NCC is just not about RD Camp but it is beyond that. Through NCC I came to know what true na onalism is. It is only NCC that taught me the Neither we bothered about the blistering heat of those summer days but at importance of selfless service to our society and humankind. A er some me the end of the day, we could realize the sense of sa sfac on and I joined NCC there was a severe lockdown imposed due to the Covid-19 accomplishment when we recollect the smile on the faces of children rushing pandemic. Therefore, our ba alion was not able to conduct parades and towards us and tugging the food packets. Being a Corona Warrior was an prac cal training classes. But our training JCO and PI staff shared several enriching and unforge able experience of my life. I got to know how videos for our training, and our training was conducted through online mode. community kitchens work and their importance also. It is only NCC that helped me inculcate the quali es of compassion, kindness, acceptance, brotherhood, During the terrifying me of the humanism, and na onalism in myself. pandemic, our ba alion allowed volunteer cadets to par cipate in social Cdt Maitri Nirmal service ac vi es as corona warriors. We 26 Guj Bn NCC, Surendranagar were mostly deployed closer homes helping the local administra on. During our service we made people acquainted with the protocols and appropriate Corona behaviour to be followed to fight against the virus. (Food distribu on) Being disciplined and compassionate cadets, (Groceries distribu on) we were assigned the task of distribu ng cooked meals for the impoverished people of our surroundings. Distribu ng the food staples to the communi es in need, we realized that Corona was just cough for them, the real problem was hunger. While taking into concern the severe condi on of poverty our ba alion also decided to help the weaker sec onwith some of the household commodi es such as groceries, and most requisite things during the pandemic such as masks, sani ser, and medicines through a programme called Charity with Dignity, which we cadets witnessed for the first me in our lives. THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 93
DIGITAL FORUM CONSTITUTION DAY India has one of the youngest popula ons in the world. Over 600 million people, or Cons tu on Day is also known as Samvidhan Divas or \"Na onal Law Day\". It is almost one Indian amongst two, are under 25.The strength of India is today's youth who want celebrated in India on 26 November every year to commemorate the adop on of the to serve and contribute their life for the Na on. As we know that the Na onal Cadet Corps Cons tu on of India. On 26 November 1949, the Cons tuent Assembly of India (NCC) is the biggest Youth Organisa on in India which has its presence at school and college adopted to the Cons tu on of India, and it came into effect on 26 January 1950. level. The Government of India declared 26 November as Cons tu on Day on A DGNCC (Directorate General NCC) ini a ve digital forum aims to promote 19 Nov 2015 by a gaze e no fica on. The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi na onal integra on and bounteous amongst cadets of diverse background.. The Digital made the declara on on 11 Oct 2015 while laying the founda on stone of the B. R. Forum, hosted on the DGNCC website (indiancc.nic.in) is aimed at providing NCC cadets all Ambedkar's Statue of Equality memorial at Mumbai. The year of 2021 was the 131st over the country a pla orm to share their experiences of various ac vi es. birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar, who had chaired the dra ing commi ee of the Cons tuent Assembly and played a pivotal role in the dra ing of the cons tu on. Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar said that this forum will help NCC Cadets to share Previously this day was celebrated as Law Day. 26 Nov was chosen to spread the their experiences, opinions and sugges ons on NCC training, social service and community importance of the cons tu on and to spread thoughts and ideas of Dr B R Ambedkar. development and sports and adventure ac vi es and host of other issues related to Na onal Security, Na onal Integra on and Na onal Building. Since 2015 was the 125th birth anniversary year of Dr B. R. Ambedkar, who is known as the father of the Indian cons tu on. The government decided in May 2015 This NCC Digital Forum is a posi ve step towards digitaliza on of NCC, in line with to celebrate this year \"in a big way\". A special commi ee chaired by Prime Minister of Digital India and will go a long way in providing a digital pla orm to the NCC Cadets to share India announced a year-long celebra ons. Various programmes were held by various and disseminate their experiences and sugges ons to other cadets and general public. ministries and departments throughout the year to spread thoughts and ideas of Dr Ambedkar. Government of India has provided the pla orm for NCC Cadets to share their experiences while undergoing NCC Training through Digital Forum. The forum provides for Many func ons and events were conducted on this day eg The Preamble of an unprecedented exchange of experiences among 15 Lakh NCC Cadets across the country the cons tu on was read in all schools by all students, quiz and essay compe ons thereby contribu ng towards Integra on and Na onal Building. both online and offline on subject of the cons tu on of India. There was a lecture on salient features of the cons tu on in each school. The Department of Higher Like other social media, cadets can share thoughts, ar cles, poems, posters, Educa on requested various universi es to arrange mock parliamentary debates in drawings, camps experiences, etc. related to NCC. Our youth get pla orm to share colleges, and the University Grants Commission (UGC) arranged an all-India quiz evolve,find and implement solu ons on social, cultural and environmental issues through compe on at Ambedkar University, Lucknow, where quiz winners of all states different ac vi es. par cipated. It also gives informa on on health issues, community development, poverty The Ministry of external Affairs directed all overseas Indian schools to allevia on, clean India, save environment, etc. This also gives an impetus to young cadets to celebrate 26 November as Cons tu on Day and directed embassies to translate express their views without inhibi ons thereby contribu ng towards improving the art of the cons tu on into the local language of that na on and distribute it to various expression and crea vity. academies, libraries and facul es of Indology. More than 2,25,815 cadets have already registered on this portal with plenty of ac vi es published which aptly reflects the wide acceptance and versa lity of this ini a ve . One can very much say 'Here is God's plenty' for its kaleidoscopic bar narra ves and ar cles. Lt. (Dr.) Ina Raval Cdt Dhruvi Padhara NCC/03310081 GJ20JWN 543920 4 Gujarat Ba alion, NCC 8 Guj Naval Unit NCC, Jamnagar THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 94
DISASTER MANAGEMENT ‘I AM MORE THAN A CADET’ Disaster management refers to the conserva on of lives and property “On ground, I might be just a cadet, during natural or human-made disasters. Disaster management plans are I might be just a cadet on parade, mul -layered and are planned to address issues such as floods, hurricanes, But I am more than just a normal cadet, fires, mass failure of u li es, rapid spread of disease or droughts. Although for my parents, for my friends, for my neighbours, one must understand that disaster management does not necessarily eliminate the threat completely but it decreases the impact of the disaster. as I don my khaki with pride, Whenever a disastrous situa on arises that may disturb the life and ecosystem, we need emergency measures to save and preserve lives. As most I am more than khaki wearing NCC Boy, disasters are not predictable, they can take place anywhere at any me. I don't wear the Khaki to look like policeman, Four main phases that disaster management includes are: Or to scare away kids of my society, · Mi ga on. Ac ons taken to eliminate a hazard or reduce its when I walk through the street to my home. poten al impact. · Preparedness. Planning for major emergencies, including Every me I wear khaki, training and exercises. I wear it to fulfil my responsibili es, · Response. Ac ons taken in response to emergencies. · Recovery. Ac ons taken a er a disaster to restore services I wear it to serve my na on, and reconstruct communi es I wear it to save my country come what may, I wear it to make my dream of serving mother India true, The Na onal Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in India is I don't don it for the sake of some cer ficates. responsible for monitoring the disasters in our country. This organisa on runs a number of programs to mi gate the risks and increase the On ground, I might be just a cadet, responsiveness. The Indian government strives to promote a na onal resolve I might be just a cadet on parade, to mi gate the damage and destruc on caused by natural and man-made But I am more than just a normal cadet for those who look up to me disasters, through sustained and collec ve efforts of all Government my friends, my neighbours, my parents & many others. agencies, Non-Governmental Organiza ons and People's par cipa on. This During the Covid pandemic, when my country was in need, is planned to be accomplished by adop ng a Technology-Driven, Pro-Ac ve, we the cadets acted with speed, Mul -Hazard and Mul -Sectoral strategy for building a Safer, Disaster we went and provided help to those in need, Resilient and Dynamic India. what never ma ered was anyone's caste or creed, all we ever wanted was to do a good deed Cdt Soumyaa Chandrana GJ20JWN543925 On ground, I might be just a cadet, 8 Guj Naval Unit NCC Jamnagar. I might be just a cadet in the parade, But I am more than just a normal cadet. for my parents, for my friends, for my neighbours.... as I don my khaki with pride, and walk with my head held high. SGT. Dholakiya Karan B Guj/SD/19/A/300144 Christ College, Rajkot THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 95
NCC Girls Unit And Journey Of Training From Army Academy Prologue PRCN course has been an amazing experience of my life. Ever since I Here I express my happiness and gra tude to my Commanding Officer was young, I used to have dream of wearing the uniform as I have always had Col Avesh Pal Singh as our Ins tute got associated with 1 Guj Girls Bn NCC, high regard for our defense forces. By joining NCC and comple ng PRCN Ahmedabad within a very short span of 6 months. The sincere and un ring Course, my dream of wearing a uniform was fulfilled. efforts of the Principal Dr. Pankaj M Patel and Lt (Dr.) Pankaj Sharma bore the fruit and I was appointed as a caretaker. I think that first me in the history of As a teacher, I personally believe that our duty is not just to impart NCC this might have happened that NCC vacancies were sanc oned and subject knowledge to the students but it is also our responsibility to make caretaker was selected to undergo the PRCN course in less than a period of one children to be disciplined, highly mo vated, though ul and sensi ve to year. others' feelings at the same me. In this way we could make them good ci zen of the country. For the same I started thinking about the pla orm that JOURNEY AND LIFE AT OTA could provide all the necessary things to help student grow as a torch bearers in the future. As our Ins tute was already having 1 Guj CTC NCC (Boys unit) As my PRCN SW-105 Course order arrived, I started preparing in eager with it, I further got mo vated to provide the pla orm of NCC par cularly for an cipa on of a ending the course. I started my journey from Ahmedabad to the girls. OTA Gwalior on 14th Dec 2019 and reached there on next day. Upon reaching Gwalior Railway Sta on, it was a pleasant surprise for me as arrangements by OTA Gwalior were made in order to receive us and we were taken to the majes c OTA campus. There we got to know about the arduous training schedule and strict rules of the course in the campus. Then there was an surprise of the feeling inside me that how these next 90 days going to be like and how it would pass out. The clock kept going and days went by. Now l take you to the training sec on. Ge ng out of the bed at 0430hr in the morning seemed to be the biggest challenge in the bone–chilling weather of Gwalior. Also it used to rain o en but the PT and Drill Parade would go on in any condi ons. This taught us that whatever circumstances we are in, we do not have to simply give up and stop trying. The whole day used to be so busy and packed with ac vi es that we used to be in a state of running around the campus. Observing the people from different provinces of India, having different culture, tradi on and language, who came together to achieve the same goal and serve the same purpose, the aphorism ' Unity in Diversity' in India was realized by myself at OTA. We all were iden fied not by our name but by our Trainee number and uniform. In the first week of the Course, we were assigned different du es. I got the duty of platoon commander. Along with my own training this added THE CADET GUJARAT - 2021 96
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