Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 8: A sailing expedition by NCC cadets of Jammu and Kashmir was launched at Govind Sagar reservoir built on river Sutlej on Bhakra dam by 1 J&K Naval Unit NCC Srinagar.
The expedition was flagged off by the Commanding Officer of 1 Himachal Pradesh Naval Unit NCC, Lieutenant Commander Sujit Kumar from Water Sports Centre, Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh.
Twenty two boys and eighteen girl cadets from different regions of J&K will be participating in the event for the next 10 days and will be put through a glimpse of life at sea. The team will be guided and navigated by the highly skilled instructors of Indian Navy.
During the expedition the team will be covering an approximate distance of 400 km and will be closely monitored and supported from a safety boat. In case of any emergency, availability of a rescue boat is also ensured.
To make the expedition more interesting and beneficial, visit to various important installations and religious places of interest in this region will also be undertaken.
The cadets were put through a rigorous training schedule at Mansar Lake in Jammu to take on the challenges of this expedition which was closely supervised by the Group Commander of NCC Srinagar, Brigadier SD Mehta and supported by NCC Dte J&K which extended all possible help and support to accomplish this feat.
On accomplishment of this expedition, the cadets will not only be physically fit and mentally agile for taking on a career in Indian Navy but also in facing the challenges of their life, Commanding Officer of Naval Unit NCC Srinagar Commander Sujit K Singh said.
Major General SS Jakhar, ADG NCC Directorate J&K is also scheduled to visit the expedition.
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