1. Title of the Practice: Youth for Armed Forces and Service to the Community

 

  1. 2. Objectives of the Practice
  • To create well-trained human resource who are physically fit for out-door activities
  • To mould the character of the youth
  • To inspire the youth for a career in armed forces and participate in community development programmesand thus motivate them to serve the nation

 

  1. 3. The Context

Whatwerethecontextualfeaturesorchallengingissuesthatneeded tobeaddressedindesigningandimplementingthispractice?(inabout 30 words)

 

The college has three well-established NCC units,Infantry unitbeing the oldest was established in the year 1989. The Artillery unit was sanctioned in 2012 and the Airwing in 2015.116 cadets were enrolled during the year 2023-24. The Mottois ‘Unity and Discipline’. The units through their activities help the youth imbibe the idea of selfless service, a spirit of adventure and a secular outlook towards the society.

 

  1. 4. The Practice

Describe the best practice and its uniquenessinthecontextofIndiahigher education.Whatweretheconstraints/limitations,ifany,faced?(in about50words)

 

The NCC units actively organize training programmes to motivate the young cadets to participate in community service. The participation of the cadets in the camps help them develop a spirit of adventure and a mindset to face any obstacles in life. Participation in national and cultural integration camps instill a spirit of harmony and appreciate cultural, regional, linguistic, communal, socio-economic and religious diversities. NCC provides exposure to the socio-economicreality of the society by involving them in activities like Swachh Bharath Abhiyan, save the environment, plastic-free India initiatives, blood donation camp, awareness on health, and hygiene, AIDS, cancer throughout the year spreading a positive message to the society.Observing important national days instills in them a sense of pride towards the nation. In executing these programmes cadets take-up the responsibility and imbibe leadership qualities. They are  encouraged to take up ‘B’ and ‘C’ certificate exams so that they are prepared for a career in armed forces.

 

  1. 5. Evidence of Success

Provide evidence of success such as performance against targets and benchmarks, review/results. What do these results indicate? Describe in about 40 words.

 

  • SUO Swagath Thorawath was placed in Ordinance, Sikanderabad and has put in three years of service in Armed Force since 2022
  • LCpl Santhosh has been selected to Indian Army through Agni Veer scheme
  • CDT Hemsa and CDT Harshitha have been shortlisted for Short Service Commission (SSB)

The outstanding results of the NCC activities suggest that given the right platform youth have the ability to face the toughest challenges and use their experience to mould their personality and shape their careers. It is a matter of pride that our cadets have stepped into  the armed forces.

 

Apart from success on the career front, cadets have performed well during the camps and recognized for their contribution. Following are the outstanding cadets’ details:

 

  • SUO Chiranthan, Deputy Director Commendation Award Award  2024
  • JUO Harshitha M S Deputy Director Commendation Award 2024
  • JUO Karthik, Deputy Director Commendation Award 2024
  • BHM Fardheen Khan, DDG Commendation Award in 2023
  • SUO Subhash P,Deputy Director Commendation Award in 2023
  • SUO Gowrika, Chief Minister Commendation Award for attending Republic Day Camp and Prime Minister’s  Rally Delhi in  2022
  • SUO Aishwarya, the Chief Minister Commendation Award 2021
  • CWO VivekSindhe “DG NCC Appreciation Medal” for his commendable work as a COVID Warrior 2021

 

Republic Day Camp Achievements:

  • JUO Harshitha M S, 1Kar Arty Bty Mysore group participated in the prestigious Republic Day Camp of NCC in Delhi in 2023.
  • Sgt Karthik B, 13 Karnataka Battalion took part in Karthavya Path and Prime Minister’s Rally at Republic Day Parade at Delhi.
  • Cadet Shreyas S completed all the phases of RDC and represented Karnataka & Goa DTE at Guard of Honor in RDC 2020 Delhi.

 

Achievements at TSC and other camps:

  • JUO Shamsam Thikak completed the AITSC camp at Delhi
  • CUO Chavan L attended Vayu Sainik Camp I, II & III from 7th Aug to 5th Sep 2023 and completed prestigious All India Vayu Sainik Camp from 6th to 17th Sep 2023 held at ETI Jalahalli Bengaluru and won Silver Medal in Static Aeromodelling Competition and honored with DG Commendation award.
  • LCPl Ashwin Prasad and BHM Fardheen Khan have won Gold medal in Obstacle Training in TSC camp, Delhi in 2022.
  • JUO Rakshith M R won Bronze Medal in Field Craft and Battle Craft in TSC, Delhi in 2022
  • SUO PatrikaNag has won Gold Medal in firing TSC in 2022
  • JUO VanshAiyyappa won Bronze Medal in TSC Health and Hygiene in 2022
  • SUO Chiranthan won Gold Medal in Health and Hygiene, Thal Sainik Camp in 2023
  • SUO Samson participated in TSC, won Gold Medal in Obstacle Training in 2023
  • JUO Tejaswi B participated in Firing, Thal Sainik Camp, Delhi in 2023
  • JUO Advaith Patil, Bronze Medal in Health and Hygiene, Thal Sainik Camp, Delhi in 2024
  • LPCL Ullas Gowda participated in TSC Obstacle Training in 2024
  • JUO Kannika J has won Bronze Medal in Obstacle Training, ThalSainik Camp, Delhi in 2024
  • Best Unit Award: 1 Karnataka Artillery Battery has been recognized as the Second Best Minor Unit in 2023
  • Dr. Indrani M R, Associate NCC Officer of 1 Karnataka Artillery Battery has been conferred with Deputy Director Commendation Award in 2023
  • Flying Officer Dr. Pushparani P G, Associate NCC Officer of 4 Air Squadron has been conferred with Deputy Director Commendation Award in 2023.
  • Flying Officer Dr. Pushparani P G was detailed as contingent commander of Karnataka and Goa Directorate for All India Vayu Sainik Camp held at Jodhpur, Rajasthan from 5th to 17th Oct 2019.Under her leadership and guidance, the Karnataka and Goa Directorate won 3 Gold medals in Flying, Skeet Firing, Health & Hygiene and 1 Bronze in Flying and emerged as Overall Champions in Shooting at AIVSC 2019.
  • CUO Likhith K S of III B.Com. won first prize in NIAP at Ek Bharath Shresht Bharath Camp held at Punjab from 13th to 24th Jan 2020.
  • 16 second year cadets and 7 third year cadets participated in CATC at KSOU, Mysuru organized by 13 KarBn, Mysuru from 11th to 15th Jan 2021. During this camp CUO Shreyas and CdtVikas has been awarded as BEST CAMP SENIORS.

 

 

  1. 6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required

 

The constraint or limitations faced by the higher education institution is that though a student is willing to take up NCC, lack of physical fitness/family problems act as deterrents to enroll in NCC. An outstanding NCC cadet has to take part in various camps continuously, which affects the cadets studies for a long duration and therefore prefers academics over NCC activities.