Media Release
Mangaluru, Jan 31: NCC cadets of St Agnes College (Autonomous) comprising of army and airwing on Tuesday January 28 organized an NCC fest, 'Ektha 2020'.
Col A K Sharma, group commander, NCC Mangaluru was the chief guest of the programme motivating and inspiring the cadets through his inaugural address. He advised them on the importance of discipline in every walk of life.
Col Manoj V U Commanding Officer, 18 Kar Bn NCC Mangaluru and Group Captain A G Srinivasan, Commanding Officer, 6 Kar Air NCC Mangaluru, were the guests of honour for the programme.
The college principal, Sr Dr Jeswina A C presided over the programme. “Opportunities do not come to everyone and when they come, we need to make use of them. Ektha is a platform to showcase your talents.“
Lt Gayathri B K, ANO Armywing and Dr Hithakshi Anand, ANO Airwing, coordinators were also present.
Cadet Anugraha Compered the inaugural programme. The events of the day-long programme included painting, poster making, patriotic singing, group dance, tug of war and best cadet. Elocution on ‘NCC: My Vision 2030’ was specially organized for the associate NCC officers. During the fest, Line Area and Aero Models were exhibited to the cadets at the campus. SD/SW cadets from eighteen colleges and JD/JW cadets from four schools actively participated in the fest. The fest was filled with lots of joy and challenges for the cadets. It revealed to the audience many aspects of patriotism.
Lt Col Gracian Sequiera, Administrative Officer, 18 Kar Bn NCC Mangaluru, chief guest of the valedictory programme in his speech appreciated the cadets of the other institutions for their enthusiastic participation and involvement. He appreciated the cadets and organizers for conducting the fest for the NCC cadets.
PI Staff of 18 Kar Bn NCC Mangaluru also witnessed the programme. Alva’s College Moodbidri, won the overall championship in SD/SW category, Canara High School, Urwa won the overall championship in the JD/JW category.
Ektha 2020 epitomized the ultimate array of literary and cultural activities.
The programme ended with an NCC song and the National Anthem.