NCC helps youths lead successful lives

Ridma Dissanayake

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) helps the young generation develop skills and aptitude which will help them to lead a successful life. All officers attached to the NCC have a great responsibility to support the school cadets to make their efforts a success, said NCC Director Major General Gamini Jayasundara.

Major General Jayasundara was addressing the passing out parade of the battalion assessment camp of Galle 01 and Kalutara 12 battalions at the NCC parade grounds Rantebe on April 3.

He said the schoolchildren who receive comprehensive training as a school cadet under the NCC can face any challenge in their lives. All measures are taken to make this training effective and successful under the guidance of Urban Development and Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, he said.

Ambalangoda Dharmashoka Viyalaya won the champions' trophy of the first battalion while Ingiriya Gamini Central College bagged the champions' trophy of the 12th battalion.

Major General advised the cadets to lead a good life without being a burden to parents and the motherland.

Senior Officers attached to the Tri-Forces and NCC, Principals and academic staff of the schools and a large numbers of parents were present.