Mahatma Night Degree College of Arts and Commerce, Chembur celebrated NCC Day on Friday, 4th January, 2019. The Chief Guest for the evening was Lt. Sunil Kadam, Commissioned Officer of NCC and Assistant Professor, Head, Department of Accountancy at N. G. Acharya and D. K. Marathe College, Chembur Mumbai. He has 22 years of teaching experience and seven years of experience as Associate NCC Officer of 5 Mah emic COY NCC. VJTI.
The Chief Guest Lt. Sunil Kadam arrived at 6.15 p.m. He was escorted by the NCC students to the Principal’s Office. After a brief interaction with the teachers of Mahatma Night Degree College, they proceeded to the MNDC ground floor Multipurpose hall for the NCC Day 2019 celebrations.
Associate Professor Dr. Lata Krishnan, incharge of MNDC NCC welcomed the gathering of students, parents and teachers. She spoke about the motto of NCC “Unity and Discipline” and the efforts taken by the NCC students to participate in various NCC programmes and projects. She announced that Ruksar Shaikh of F.Y.B.Com. was selected for Republic Day Parade 2019. MNDC and the NCC unit of MNDC are proud of Ruksar Shaikh and commended her for her efforts to qualify to participate in the very prestigious RDC Republic Day Camp. This announcement received a loud round of applause.
Honourable Chief Guest Lt. Sunil Kadam lit the lamp and the NCC Day programme commenced. NCC Incharge Associate Professor Dr. Lata Krishnan introduced the Chief Guest. In his Key Note Address Lt. Sunil Kadam highlighted the efforts and focus required by NCC cadets to work effectively. He counseled students to be responsible students and ensure that they do well in academics, NCC and excel in their careers. He explained using accountancy illustrations the money invested in educating and bringing up a student from birth to graduation. The student has to earn well and ensure that he is a productive contributing member of the society. The students received this message cheerfully.
The first event was the Drill presented by PC JUO Divya Ambire and Squad – FC Ashiq Khan, DD Vicky Khale. The Rifle Guards followed by PC SUO Vicky Khale, DD JUO Divya Ambire. The next event was Section Attack – Martial Art, Human Pyramid, Self Defence, fight, breaking by SUO Vicky Khale, JUO Divya Ambire and team. The NCC Activities 2018-19, a power point presentation was made by JUO Divya Ambire. The report was interesting and filled with action photos. This was followed by a cultural programme comprising of a Patriotic group song “He Maya Bhoomi.” A patriotic solo song “E Vatan E Vatan” was sung by Priya Vishwas.
The prize distribution ceremony was the segment awaited by all. The winners were: Best Leader Boys JUO Vicky Khale, Best Leader Girls JUO Vidya Ambire, Best Cultural performer CDT. Kavita Kachre, Best Martial Art Boys CDT. Shubham Kahar, Best Martial Art Girls CDT. Payal Bhagat, Best Cadet CDT. Ashik Khan. Roses were given to senior NCC cadets who had passed out from college and were present for the event.
While the achievers received their medals, students, teachers and parents applauded and the air was filled with the spirit of pride and joy. Group photographs were taken with the Chief Guest Lt. Sunil Kadam and NCC Incharge Associate Professor Dr. Lata Krishnan with all the NCC students of the college present and alumni.
The vote of thanks was proposed by JUO Divya Ambire. The programme ended with the National Anthem.