NCC (Air Wing) cadets attend Annual Training Camp

Twenty (20) cadets of NCC (Air Wing) from PPS took part in the 10-day Annual Training Camp organised at Chandigarh University, Mohali by 3 Punjab Air Sqn NCC Patiala from July 2-11, 2024. 600 cadets from various schools and colleges took part in it. The cadets were formally welcomed by Gp Capt Ajay Bhardwaj (Camp Commandant). He briefed them about the activities of the camp. Besides, the lectures on cyber security, protection from sexual offences, army aviation, firefighting, aeromodelling, donating organs, blood donation and first aid were organised. The cadets were taken to Air Force Station, Adampur as well where they saw MIG-29 taking off and landing. They were told about Air Traffic Control in detail. It was indeed a memorable experience for them.

A host of dignitaries including Prof (Dr) Manpreet Singh Manna, Vice-Chancellor of Chandigarh University, Mohali, Dr GS Brar, Registrar, CU, Major Dinesh and Dr Ashita Chadha motivated the cadets with their words of encouragement. Gp Cmdr Brig Rahul Gupta, Gp Hq, NCC Patiala inspected the camp. Headmaster Dr DC Sharma met the cadets from PPS during the camp and witnessed activities being undertaken there. Air Commodore Lamba, Station Commander, Air Force Station, Chandigarh was present on the concluding day. He complimented the efforts of the cadets during the camp. NCC (Air Wing) Incharge, Chief Officer Shahid Ahmed was with the cadets throughout the camp.