SHILLONG, March 2: Governor Satya Pal Malik on Tuesday felicitated NCC cadets who had participated in the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi this year.
According to a statement on Tuesday, the felicitation programme at Raj Bhavan was graced by Malik, who congratulated the parents, teachers, et al, of the NCC cadets and their efforts towards nation-building.
Meanwhile, according to an official on Tuesday, among the 22 NCC cadets who participated in the parade from the Northeastern states, four were from Meghalaya. “All four cadets, two of whom are girls, from the state, were felicitated by the Governor at Raj Bhavan today,” Defence spokeperson Wing Commander, Ratnakar Singh, said. NCC North Eastern Region Directorate ADG Maj Gen Ananta Bhuyan had also attended the event.
In his speech, Maj Gen Bhuyan thanked the state government for its support to facilitate NCC activities in Meghalaya, Singh said.
The Governor, during the programme, presented certificates to the cadets. He also congratulated their parents and appreciated the efforts of NCC towards nation-building. (With inputs from PTI)