LUCKNOW, 21 JULY 2025
Lucknow: In a proud and commendable achievement, cadets of 3 UP Naval Unit NCC, Lucknow have brought laurels to the city by securing 1st position in 7 out of 9 events at the Inter-Group Competition Camp (Pre-Nausainik Camp) held recently at Prayagraj. This outstanding performance is the result of sustained and focused training conducted by the unit since January 2025.
To honour this stellar performance, a felicitation ceremony was held at NCC Group Headquarters, Lucknow recently. Brig Puneet Srivastava, Group Commander, NCC Group HQs Lucknow, graced the occasion and felicitated the participating cadets for their dedication, discipline, and excellence.
In his address Brig Puneet Srivastava applauded the relentless efforts of the cadets and the training team of 3 UP Naval Unit NCC and encouraged all the cadets to continue striving for best results in the final All India Nau Sainik camp at Lonavala commencing in September this year.
Under the dynamic leadership of the Commanding Officer, Commander Gaurav Shukla, the naval unit has been conducting intensive training across all AINSC events including service subjects, drill, semaphore, boat pulling & rigging, swimming, seamanship practical, and ship modelling. The rigorous preparation and commitment displayed by the cadets and training staff have culminated in exceptional results at the IGC.
The event was graced by the Dy Commander, Training Officer and CO, 3 UP NU NCC, CO 66 Battalion, Raibareli, who acknowledged the support of NCC Group HQs Lucknow and reiterated the unit’s commitment to nurturing future leaders of the nation.
SHANTANU/ DWARIKA/116/2025
