January 21, 2002

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AIR CHIEF MEETS NCC CADETS

    The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshall S Krishnaswamy visited the NCC Republic Day Camp here today. A contingent of smartly turned out NCC cadets drawn from the Army, Navy and Air Wings of NCC presented a guard of honour. Air Chief Marshal Krishnaswamy visited the Motivation Hall, flag area and living areas of both boy and girl cadets and showed keen interest in all the activities. The Air Chief also witnessed a short cultural programme presented by NCC cadets.

    In an informal chat with the cadets, Air Chief Marshal Krishnaswamy praised them for their discipline, patriotism and national outlook. He also acknowledged the role of NCC in grooming the future citizens of India.

    In the evening Air Chief Marshall Krishnaswamy hosted a reception for NCC cadets. Lt. Gen. BK Bopanna, DGNCC and senior officers of NCC Directorate also attended the reception.