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Senior Under Officer (SUO) Mejungsungkum Longkumer, Nagaland Air Squadron NCC with cadets from other countries in Sri Lanka.[/caption]
DIMAPUR, November 2: On the invitation of the Sri Lanka Government, 12 delegation of National Cadet Corps (NCC) from all over India lead by the delegation head Colonel ChetanGurbax, delegation leader Colonel RenukanathRao and Assistant delegation leader Captain Chavi Sood, attended the Youth Exchange Programme (YEP) in Sri Lanka from October 12 to 26.
Among the delegates, Senior Under Officer (SUO), MejungsungkumLongkumer of Kohima Science College, Jotsoma, NCC Unit No1 Nagaland Air Squadron was the only Cadet to represent the North East Region.
During exchange programme, delegations interacted with VVIPs and VIPs of Sri Lankan Government and Chief of Defence staff and commanders of Army, Navy and Air Force in their respective Headquarters. The delegates also visited various touristic, religious and historical places of the country.
The cadets also attended the annual passing out parade and highest camp of National Cadets Corps of Sri Lanka, “The Herman Loos and De Soysa Championship Trophy”. The secretary of Defence of Sri Lanka awarded medal of honours to the cadets.
YEP is a country to country exchange program of cadets belonging to NCC, equivalent, government and youth organizations of friendly countries. YEP is focused on being an Indian goodwill ambassador during the visit to host country wherein the cadets interact and participate in various NCC activities and create increased awareness, understanding and appreciation of each other’s socio-economic and cultural realities.
