HT Correspondent
NAGAON, March 16: The Nagaon Anandaram Dhekial Pookan (ADP) College has bagged the Best NCC College Award in the Northeast, which was presented to the college during a function held at the Brahmaputra Hall, Narengi Army cantonment in Guwahati.
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) was introduced in the ADP College in 1963 and since then it has been working with great enthusiam and dedication under the supervision of 8 Assam Bn NCC of Tezpur group. As a result of its persistent effort, it has achieved the prestigious award.
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The award was officially declared by the NCC Directorate of North Eastern Region on February 28. It solidifies ADP College’s dedication and commitment to the (NCC) programme. The award was handed over to the college on March 14.
Sadananda Payeng, the principal of the college received the award from the lieutenant general Gurbirpal Singh, AVSM, VSM, director general of NCC. Singh also presented banners and trophies to the best NCC group, unit, college, and schools across the northeast region.
Various dignitaries like additional director general of NER, Major General Gagan Deep along with the  group commanders of Northeast, commanding officers, ANOs, JCOs, NCOs, PIs, NCC cadets of Army, Navy, Air Force wings of the northeastern region were present on the occasion.
The gathering celebrated the remarkable achievements of ADP College and its NCC company, acknowledging their outstanding contributions to the NCC fraternity. The NCC unit of the college has consistently endeavored  for excellence under the dynamic leadership of Lt Jalin  Chetia, ANO, Army wing and the supervision of 8 Assam BN NCC Army Wing under Tezpur Group of Northeast region.
Sadananda Payeng in a press note remarked that the ADP College remains committed to upholding the values of the NCC and contributing to the nation’s defence and development. In a personal message, state education minister, Ranoj Pegu also congratulated the principal of the college for this prestigious achievement.
