An NCC unit was launched at Girijajnanda Chowdhury University by the Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare, Assam Smt. Nandita Garlosa. To mark the occasion, a formal launching ceremony was held at the University on 10th August, 2024. Apart from the honourable Minister for Sports and Youth welfare, this mega event was also graced by a number of officers of Indian Army under the Guwahati Group of NCC: Brig Ajit Kumar Borah (Group Commander) graced the event as the guest of honour.
Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, GCU Prof. Kandarpa Das and President of SSA Society, Shri Jasoda Ranjan Das also took part in launching of the NCC unit. The mega event showcased the role and significance of NCC in our life for building the overall personality for youth building. The NCC cadets of the battalion alongwith the students of GCU displayed two group songs and two group dances marking the event to be successful.
The NCC unit of the Girijananda Chowdhury University shall be raised as a part of its mission to facilitate holistic development of the students and provide an opportunity to the youth in Nation building. The NCC unit of the Girijananda Chowdhury University will be operated under the administration of 7 Assam Battalion, NCC, Dhubri of NER Directorate of NCC.
The presence of the Hon’ble Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Power, Cooperation, Indigenous and Tribal Faith and Culture – Smt. Nandita Gorlosa congratulated the newly recruited cadets and the University for their commitment to excellence.
Speaking on the occasion Smt. Garlosa highly appreciated the role of NCC, a prestigious institution that has contributed immensely to the development of our youth and the service of our nation. She highlighted how the NCC has been a beacon of hope and inspiration for countless young men and women, instilling in them the values of duty, integrity, and service.
She urged the authorities of the Girijananda Chowdhury University to facilitate the young cadets so that the NCC unit at the University can cultivate responsible citizens who can contribute positively to society. Through rigorous training, adventurous activities, and community service, the NCC shapes the character of its cadets, equipping them with skills and virtues that extend far beyond the uniform.
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