Dimapur, Jan. 6 (EMN): A Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC) for NCC cadets from schools and colleges affiliated to 25 Naga Bn NCC got underway at Fazl Ali College in Mokokchung on Friday.
An update from NCC informed that around 250 cadets from the districts of Mokokchung, Mon, Tuensang, Longleng, Shamator, Noklak, Woks, Phek, Peren, Chumukedima and Kiphire are participating in the camp.
It stated that the cadets, on arrival, were screened for COVID before being allowed into the camp. A team from the Blood Centre at District Hospital, Mokokchung, headed by Dr. H Tsipongchem Sangtam carried out blood group testing of the cadets and handed out their blood group cards.
The opening address was delivered by Col. CST Swamy, camp commandant, wherein he highlighted some basic tenets of discipline and the importance of various training activities planned for the cadets.
A lecture was delivered by Molodongba, president of Mokokchung Voluntary Blood Donors’ Association (MVBDA), on the benefits of blood donation. He clarified that it is only the surplus blood in the body that is donated and the donors do not have any negative side effects in donating blood.
Athili, SBI chief manager of financial inclusion division, Mokokchung branch, spoke on financial literacy and explained the benefits of opening a savings bank account. Besides, he also explained on the importance of savings, investing, internet banking and mobile banking.
Various schemes like Atal Pension Yojana and Atal Bhima Yojana were highlighted by the bank staff.
While speaking to the media, the camp commandant informed that various activities like PT, yoga, drill, weapon training, map reading, sports and games would be organised for the participants till January 12.
Lt. Col. Pradosh and a number of associate NCC officers and permanent instructor staff attended the inaugural event.