In a pivotal meeting held today, Brigadier Deepak Sajjanhar, SM, Group Commander NCC Srinagar, met with Lieutenant General Hitesh Bhalla, SC, SM, VSM, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the “Fire & Fury Corps,” to deliberate on ongoing NCC activities and future initiatives aimed at empowering the youth of Ladakh.
During the interaction, Brigadier Sajjanhar, on behalf of the NCC JK&L Directorate, expressed profound gratitude to the Corps Commander for the unwavering support provided to the NCC, which has been instrumental in the successful conduct of various NCC camps and initiatives. He specifically acknowledged the assistance for the first-ever Annual Training Camp (ATC) in Kargil, three successful ATCs in Karu, the Vibrant Village Camp (a Prime Minister’s initiative) where NCC cadets visited border villages like Nyoma, Hanle, Karzok, and Fuga Valley, and the NCC expedition to Mt Kang Yatse II.
The Fire & Fury Corps has significantly contributed to the growth and spread of NCC in the Union Territory of Ladakh by incorporating NCC cadets in special programs like “Know Your Army Mela” and numerous community development activities. These include events such as the flagging in/out of various bike rallies leading up to the Kargil Vijay Diwas, Rajat Jayanti.
Brigadier Sajjanhar expressed his gratitude to the Corps Commander for the support provided by the Trishul Division, Forever In Ops Division, and Kargil Brigade in conducting several camps and aiding in raising the new NCC Battalion in Kargil (2 Ladakh Bn NCC).
Lieutenant General Hitesh Bhalla commended the efforts of the NCC cadets in engaging the youth in productive activities and preparing them to be better citizens. He expressed satisfaction with the contribution of the Formations in the growth of NCC and assured maximum assistance for future endeavors of NCC in the Ladakh region. The meeting concluded on a positive note, reaffirming the shared commitment to empowering the youth of Ladakh through NCC initiatives.
