The 1 Arunachal Pradesh Battalion National Cadet Corps (1 AP Bn NCC) concluded its final combined annual training camp (CATC – 68)-cum-Yuva Aapda Mitra Scheme (YAMS) programme for the training year 2026-27 on Friday. The 10-day camp was held from 24 June to 3 July at Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic College in Itanagar. A total of 247 NCC cadets participated in the camp, under the leadership of the commanding officer of the 1 AP Battalion NCC.
Many of the cadets demonstrated remarkable determination and spirit, braving challenging road conditions to reach the camp location from their remote hometowns. Some even undertook lengthy detours due to weather-related disruptions. The camp was conducted under the leadership of the CO of the 1 AP Battalion NCC, with support from 10 military staff, four associate NCC officers, and one caretaker officer.
The participants’ morale received a significant boost during the camp with the visit of NCC Group HQ Tezpur Commander, Brigadier Mayank Vaid, who interacted with the cadets and commended their determination. The camp aimed to familiarise the cadets with the discipline, routine, and ethos of military-style camp life. The training module offered a balanced blend of foundational military training and personality development activities.
Activities such as physical training, field craft and battle craft, small arms firing, musketry, weapons display, sword drill, lectures by distinguished personalities, yoga, and games were incorporated into the curriculum for the holistic development of the cadets. In addition to the regular training programme, the camp also conducted training under the YAMS, aimed at equipping the cadets with essential disaster preparedness and emergency response skills.
The training was led by certified instructors from the State Disaster Management Authority, enabling the cadets to acquire practical skills in disaster risk reduction and crisis response. The cadets underwent structured training in basic disaster response, relief and rescue operations, and emergency management techniques to handle situations such as floods, cloudbursts, and earthquakes.
The camp concluded with ‘Survival Day’ and ‘Fun Day’ activities, designed to foster camaraderie and teamwork while promoting cultural integration through the sharing and appreciation of traditional cuisines from the region. Through its diverse training activities, the camp contributed to the overall development of the NCC cadets.
