A state-level annual training camp organized by the National Cadet Corps has brought adventure and discipline to Mandvi’s coastline. Hundreds of cadets are undergoing parasailing training as part of their leadership and personality development program. The camp, hosted by 36 Gujarat Battalion NCC, is ongoing from January 14 to January 23, 2026, in Mandvi, Kutch.
A total of 594 Army and Naval Wing cadets from the NCC Group Jamnagar are participating in the State Combined Annual Training Camp. They are receiving specialized instruction in parasailing under certified trainers to enhance leadership qualities, teamwork, physical fitness, and mental resilience. The adventure training aims to push cadets to overcome fear, test personal limits, and build confidence through hands-on experience.
Under expert supervision, participants are learning parasailing fundamentals, including safety protocols, equipment handling, and aerial navigation. Cadets are flying over the Mandvi coastline, encouraged to boost courage, adaptability, and self-belief. The training program is under the guidance of N.S. Shokin, a retired Indian Air Force Group Captain with extensive parasailing experience.
Flying over the Mandvi coastline, cadets are being encouraged to overcome fear, test personal limits, and build confidence through hands-on experience. The training program is being conducted under the expert guidance of N.S. Shokin, a retired Indian Air Force Group Captain with over three decades of experience in parasailing. Cadets described the sessions as both thrilling and transformative, noting a visible boost in courage, adaptability, and self-belief.
During the camp, P. Shashi, Group Commander of NCC Group Jamnagar, inspected the parade and received a guard of honor from the cadets. He also felicitated cadets who have excelled in various fields by awarding medals, applauding their dedication and discipline. Addressing the gathering, senior officers noted a renewed enthusiasm among young people to serve the nation, especially following recent national events and the Prime Minister’s call for youth participation in nation-building.
Several cadets, including young women, shared their motivation to engage with defense-related training and leadership development, citing inspiration drawn from the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for responsible and enterprising youth. The camp is being conducted under the leadership of Vikas Prabhakar, Commanding Officer of 36 Gujarat Battalion NCC, with the coordinated efforts of Associate NCC Officers and PI staff.
Officials highlighted that the successful execution of the parasailing program marks another milestone in NCC’s mission of nurturing disciplined, confident, and capable citizens, in line with its motto of unity and discipline. With adventure training, leadership exposure, and national service at its core, the Mandvi camp continues to reinforce the NCC’s role as a vital platform for shaping the future generation of India.
