IIT-Dh hosts NCC annual training camp
National Cadet Corps
(NCC) on its campus.
Organised in collaboration with the NCC Dharwad unit, the 10-day camp aimed to foster leadership, discipline, and a sense of national service among the participating cadets.
A total of 589 students from various educational institutions across the region took part in the camp, which included physical training, drills, cultural programmes, and sessions focused on civic awareness and social responsibility.
Activities such as rifle shooting, guard of honour drills, marching practice, and map reading classes were conducted.
The camp also featured expert lectures on career opportunities in the armed forces, SSB interview preparation, disaster management, cybersecurity, and fraud prevention.
The IIT-Dharwad campus came alive with patriotic fervour during the Tiranga March and tree plantation drive, jointly organised by the institute and the 24 Karnataka Battalion. The event, marked by cadets carrying the national flag in a spirited march, was a tribute to national unity and environmental stewardship.
The event was inaugurated by IIT-Dharwad director Prof Venkappayya Desai, who flagged off the march and participated in the tree plantation ceremony.
Addressing the gathering, Prof Desai highlighted the significance of the National Cadet Corps in nation-building. He offered insights into the scientific principles underlying rifle shooting.
Other dignitaries included Col JR Chaudhary, Prof Dhiraj Patil, Prof Ramjee Repaka, Prof SM Shivaprasad, Gp Capt Prahlad Joshi, Prof Ravikumar C, among others.
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