Unity in Diversity: Koderma’s ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ Camp

The tenth day of the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat-1/25′ national camp in Koderma was a vibrant showcase of patriotic fervor and cultural unity. Under the auspices of the Bihar & Jharkhand Directorate and the guidance of Group Commander Brigadier S. Gopi Krishnan (SM), with leadership from 45 Jharkhand Battalion NCC, Koderma Commanding Officer Vijay Kumar (SM), the camp successfully hosted 601 NCC cadets from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand. The highlight was the National Integration Awareness Program, where cadets shared their states’ rich cultures, traditions, and historical sites through engaging presentations and cultural performances. Competitions in group dance, solo dance, and group songs further instilled a sense of national pride, unity, and respect for cultural diversity among the participants. Lieutenant Santosh Kumar, serving as lecturer, NCC officer, and nodal officer, actively disseminates camp activities via social media and addresses cadets’ concerns. A dedicated team, including Cultural Coordinator Second Officer Abhijit Anand, Girls Cadets Instructors Shivani Sharma and Priyanka Kumari, Lieutenant Alice Minz, Third Officer Naveen Choudhary, and nine other NCC officers from various states, are instrumental in the camp’s success. Under the command of Subedar Major Arvind Kumar, all activities are meticulously executed, supported by JCOs Balwinder Singh, Jatru Tirkey, A.N. Thakur, Champa Murmu, Ghasiitaram, Ravindra Hebram, Chandrahass, and Havildars A.K. Mishra, Ritesh Kumar, Jagan Topo, Deepak Mahto, along with administrative staff like Head Assistant Rajesh Kumar. This ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ camp is a powerful platform fostering national integration, integrity, and cultural harmony among NCC cadets.