SNIC gets underway in Patkai Christian College

EMN Dimapur, January 3 A Special National Integration Camp (SNIC) is being organized in Patkai Christian College, Dimapur, from December 30 to January 10 with the participation of more than 600 NCC cadets from different parts of the country including 110 cadets from the North East region. Amongst the various National Integration Camps, there are six SNICs conducted every year in the far extremities of the country i.e. at Port Blair, (Andaman Islands), Lakshadweep Islands, Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), Leh/ Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir), New Delhi and in the North East in at Nagaland. This year, Patkai Christian College (Autonomous), Chumukedima, Dimapur, is hosting the SNIC. The aim of this camp was to foster spirit of unity amongst the cadets, cutting across regional, religious, linguistic and cultural barriers and provide them an opportunity to learn culture and traditions from each others. Various programmes showcasing knowledge of Indian customs and traditional history of Seven Sisters, cultural heritage and economic development of India are being present in order to promote closer understanding and integration among NCC cadets of different states. Besides, cadets organized themselves to conduct social activities, cleanliness drive and community hygiene activities. Training programmes such as drill, sports and adventure activities like trekking as well as extracurricular activities like cultural programs, declamation and debate were also planned in the said camp to develop confidence and public speaking. Besides participating in these activities, selected cadets, amongst those who excel in various activities, would get to represent their states and the country in the national level camps as well as on the youth exchange programs to visit certain foreign countries.