Nagpur: The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Kamptee hosted a grand Passing Out Parade at Chunni Lal Parade Ground on Wednesday, March 19, marking the completion of rigorous training for Cadet Training Officers (CTOs) of the Junior Division.

The parade was reviewed by Major General Vikrant M Dhumne, ADG MP & CG NCC Directorate, where 48 Third Officers, 266 Army CTOs, and 28 Naval CTOs from 17 NCC Directorates marched to the military tunes played by the Army Service Corps Centre, Bangalore.

The training, spanning 45 days, included drill, physical training, yoga, leadership development, community service, and disaster management. The newly commissioned CTOs, primarily school teachers from across India, will now serve as Associate NCC Officers (ANOs), shaping young cadets.

Top Performers Honored

• Army CTOs:

• Gold Medal & DG’s Baton: CTO Mennu Haji

• Silver & Bronze Medals: T/O Jitendra Kumar Patel & T/O Sachin Kakasahab Tadake

• Naval CTOs:

• Gold Medal & DG’s Baton: CTO Vileep KS

• Silver & Bronze Medals: CTO Kale Akash Janardhan & CTO Jayesh Jayachand Gurav

• Inter-Company Championship: Rana Pratap Company

Encouraging Future Leaders:

Major General Dhumne commended the officers for their dedication and urged them to shape responsible citizens through NCC training. Senior officers, dignitaries, and family members attended the ceremony, celebrating the newly commissioned officers and their role in nation-building.