NCC volunteers set sail on 10-day sea expedition
Chief Minister N. Rangasamy flagged off the 'Sagar Sangram' expedition organised by the NCC Directorate Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands at the Thengaithittu fishing harbour recently.
The group, comprising 35 boys and 25 girl cadets, from NCC units in Puducherry and Cuddalore, set out on a 10-day journey covering an estimated 300 km in three vessels.
Apart from R. Baskar, MLA and A. Mohamad Ismail, Director of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, a crowd gathered at the harbour and cheered for the group on their departure. The group is being accompanied by three naval unit officers and two associates.
According to a press note, the volunteers will organise various social service events, such as blood donation camps, sapling plantation and cleanliness drives to create awareness among the public at select destinations enroute.
As per schedule, the expedition planned in four legs, will reach Karaikal via Cuddalore, Parangipettai and Poompuhar. The group is expected to return to Puducherry on June 20.
Meanwhile, in a post on 'X', the NCC Directorate said the expedition 'highlights the adventurous spirit and resilience of our young cadets and also underscores the importance of maritime activities in fostering leadership, teamwork, and endurance'.
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