Maj Gen YP Khanduri, ADG, NCC Dte Maharashtra formally inaugurated All India Nau Sainik Camp AINSC-23 at INS Shivaji, Lonavla on 15 Oct 2023. A total of 408 Senior Division Boys and 204 Senior Wing Girl cadets from 17 NCC Directorates across the country are participating in the camp and would compete in fields of boat pulling, ship-modelling, drill, whaler boat rigging, semaphore, service subjects, seamanship practicals and small arms firing. In addition to the competitions and cultural programmes, cadets will have the unique opportunity to visit state-of-the art marine engineering training facilities at INS Shivaji. ADG NCC welcomed the cadets to camp that would provide them exposure on various fields of adventure and discipline. Speaking on the occasion, he said that this camp is a crucible of leadership development and serves as a testament to the diversity that defines our nation and our collective commitment to nation-building.
