KISHWTAR, Jul 16: Government Degree College (GDC) Doda successfully conducted the first-year NCC infantry enrolment drive for Senior Division (SD) and Senior Wing (SW) cadets under the aegis of 10 JK Battalion NCC, Bhaderwah. The enrolment process witnessed enthusiastic participation from students aspiring to become part of the National Cadet Corps.
The selection was conducted strictly on merit through a Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and oral interview. The screening and selection of cadets were carried out by Col. Manujendra Singh, Administrative Officer, 10 JK Battalion NCC Bhaderwah, in association with Associate NCC Officer (ANO) Lt. Dr. Jaswant Singh.
The entire enrolment drive was organized under the able guidance of Col. Himanshu, Commanding Officer, 10 JK Battalion NCC Bhaderwah, and overall supervision of the Principal, GDC Doda, Dr. Javed Iqbal Zargar.
On the occasion, Principal Dr. Javed Iqbal Zargar congratulated the selected cadets and appreciated the NCC unit for conducting the enrolment in a transparent, disciplined, and merit-based manner.
He encouraged the newly enrolled cadets to uphold the NCC motto, “Unity and Discipline,” and actively participate in training, social service, adventure activities, and nation-building programmes.
Col. Manujendra Singh highlighted that the selection process was completely fair and merit-based, with emphasis on physical fitness, confidence, communication skills, discipline, and overall personality.
He motivated the selected cadets to make full use of the opportunities offered by NCC, including leadership development, adventure activities, national integration camps, and career prospects in the Armed Forces and other services.
The enrolment process was conducted smoothly with the assistance of Hav Md Mahroof and ESM Hav Surinder Singh, who ensured efficient management of the physical fitness tests and documentation.