Punjab Newsline, Shimla: November 23-
The NCC Unit 1 HP Air Sqn NCC, Kullu under NCC Group Hq Shimla, successfully conducted a thrilling Rock Climbing Camp with trained instructors from 2nd Bn ITBP Babeli Kullu. The camp, organized by Directorate General NCC was aimed to promote outdoor recreation, teamwork, personal growth, survival skills, and develop NCC cadets into assets for the nation during natural calamities.
The camp was conducted in three batches, with each batch consisting of 30 cadets from NCC Directorate Punjab, Haryana,Himchal Pradesh & Chandigarh. The first batch, held from October 14 to 20, 2024, saw participation of 30 cadets from the Shimla group. The second batch, held from November 4 to 10, 2024, had cadets from Patiala, Ambala, and Rohtak groups. The ongoing third batch, from November 18 to 24, 2024, has cadets from Ludihana, Amritsar, Shimla, and Chandigarh groups.
Camp Commandant Wg Cdr Kunal Sharma, CO 1 HP Air Sqn NCC, led the first two batches, while Camp Commandant Col AS Bains, Dy Cdr NCC Gp Hqs, Shimla Group, is leading the third batch. The commanders emphasized that the rock climbing camp is not just a destination, but a journey that shapes cadets into stronger, more resilien individuals.