Itanagar: The National Cadet Corps (NCC) has launched a 10-day border outreach and vibrant village tour in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, to foster nationalism, border awareness, and adventure among young cadets.
The initiative, organised by the 2 Arunachal Pradesh Battalion of NCC under the Tezpur Group Headquarters with support from the Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps, began on October 22 and will continue till October 31.
The programme was formally flagged off at the Giant Buddha statue in Tawang in the presence of Brigadier Bhupal Singh, Commander of the 190 Mountain Brigade, and Tawang Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo, alongside senior civil and Army officials.
Forty cadets — 19 senior division boys and 21 senior wing girls from various districts of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam — are taking part in the tour, which combines exposure to border life, cultural exploration, and high-altitude adventure activities.
As part of the itinerary, the cadets will visit the historic Tawang Monastery, Buddha Park, the War Memorial, and the Major Bob Kathing Museum.
They will also witness the light and sound show on the 1962 India-China war and participate in the international Tawang Marathon, held at an altitude of 10,000 feet.
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The tour includes visits to forward areas along the India-China border, where cadets will interact with Army personnel deployed in the region.
They will also explore scenic and strategic locations such as Mago-Chuna, Damteng, Chumi Gyatse waterfalls, Bumla Pass, Taksang, Nuranang Falls, and Shungetsar Lake.
Officials said the initiative seeks to instil patriotism, discipline, and awareness of border security challenges among the youth, while promoting cultural exchange and empowerment.
The NER NCC Directorate stated that the programme reflects NCC’s ongoing commitment to nurturing responsible, informed, and patriotic citizens dedicated to national service.
