A remarkable display of national unity unfolded at Sainik School Tilaiya, Koderma, as 601 NCC cadets from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand participated in the ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat-1/25’ national camp. Organized under the Bihar and Jharkhand NCC Directorate, the 12-day event, guided by Group Commander Brigadier S. Gopi Krishnan (SM) of the Hazaribagh Group and led by Commanding Officer Colonel Vijay Kumar (SM) of the 45 Jharkhand Battalion NCC Koderma, entered its sixth day with robust physical training sessions. Cadets enthusiastically engaged in a variety of competitions, cultural activities, and workshops throughout the day, fostering camaraderie and mutual understanding.
The camp also featured insightful sessions by the EXPA Group (NCC Exchange Participant Association of India) from Bengaluru. Team leader Anish Rahul, along with fellow members, delivered lectures on crucial topics such as self-confidence, public speaking, self-analysis, and leadership skills. EXPA Group aims to provide a platform for NCC cadets, cultivate responsible citizens, and promote international understanding. Rahul emphasized that these valuable training programs are offered completely free of charge to NCC cadets, focusing on critical thinking and fostering a global perspective.
Under the guidance of Cultural Coordinators Second Officer Abhijit Anand and Third Officer Naveen Choudhary, NCC officers and girl cadet instructors from various states are meticulously preparing cultural presentations. These performances, showcasing traditional attire and arts, are strengthening the spirit of national integration and collaboration.
Maintaining health and discipline within the camp is Subedar Major Arvind Kumar of the 45 Jharkhand Battalion. Significant contributions to the training and administrative arrangements were made by Lieutenant Santosh Kumar (Camp Nodal Officer), along with Subedars Balwinder Singh, A.N. Thakur, Chandrahass, Champa Murmur, Ravindra Hebram, Jatroo Tirkey, and Naib Subedar Ghasitaram (SM), as well as all permanent instructors of the 45 Jharkhand Battalion, Head Assistant Rajesh Kumar, and other staff. This camp is not only preparing NCC cadets for nation-building but also powerfully embodying the ethos of ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’.