70 cadets from 3 states embark on 10-day sailing adventure

The “Shatudri Vandan Sailing Expedition,” a 10-day special sailing camp organised by the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate, Chandigarh, was flagged off on Wednesday at the Luhnu Ghat helipad, Bilaspur, by Deputy Commissioner Rahul Kumar, who wished the cadets a successful event.

A total of 70 cadets — 46 boys and 24 girls — from Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab are participating in the expedition. They will sail across Govind Sagar Lake, halting overnight at Bilaspur, Jagatkhana, Raipur and Nakharana.

Addressing the cadets, DC Rahul Kumar said such campaigns promote discipline, courage, character building, cultural exchange and national unity, inspiring youth to serve the nation.

Commanding Officer Sajjan Kumar added that the expedition aims to instil leadership, teamwork and self-confidence while also contributing to the Swachh Bharat Mission by cleaning the Govind Sagar Dam and spreading awareness on water conservation.

On the occasion, Bilaspur RTO Rajesh Kumar Kaushal briefed cadets on road safety rules, urging them to adopt traffic discipline. NCC cadets from Bilaspur Degree College, Hydro Engineering College Bandla and DAV School, Barmana, were also present.