KATRA, Sep 26: Two NCC cadets of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Cadet Danish Anthal and Cadet Navya Dhiman, have been selected to represent SMVDU and the J&K and Ladakh NCC Directorate at a Drone Competition to be held at Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu.
The cadets were selected during a Drone Training Camp conducted by the Air Squadron NCC at Zorawar Training Academy (ZTA), Udhampur. Their selection reflects their training and proficiency in emerging drone technology.
The competition will assess participating cadets on various aspects of drone technology, including drone assembly and flying, technical knowledge, innovative ideas, resourcefulness, operational proficiency and safety practices. The event is expected to provide cadets with an opportunity to demonstrate their technical capabilities and gain exposure to the rapidly developing field of unmanned aerial systems.
On the selection of the cadets, Lieut. (Dr.) Varun Dutta, NCC Coordinator, SMVDU, and Dr. Yati Aggarwal, I/c Air NCC, congratulated Danish Anthal and Navya Dhiman and appreciated their achievement.
They highlighted that such competitions provide valuable exposure to cadets while helping them enhance their technical, innovative and problem-solving skills. They also encouraged the cadets to explore emerging technologies and make the most of the opportunity.
Prof. (Dr.) Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor, SMVDU, and Ajay Kumar Sharma, Registrar, SMVDU, conveyed their best wishes to both cadets and wished them success in the upcoming competition.
The selection of the two cadets has been welcomed by the university as an achievement for the SMVDU NCC unit and an opportunity to showcase the technical capabilities of its cadets at the national level.