Saturday, September 20, 2025
New Committe of Ex NCC takes over
New Committee of Ex NCC takes over 2025-2027.
President:-Prof. Sunil Shet
IPP: Shri Pradip Sawant
Vice Presidents:
1. Lt. Col. Austin Collaco (Retd.)
2. Capt. Utpal Dutta, NM (Retd )
3. Col. Balkrishna Shirodkar (Retd.)
Secretary: Adv. Eeshan Usapkar
Org. Secretary: Shri Anish Mayekar
Jt. Secretary: Smt. Elvida Fernandes
Treasurer: Smt. Smriti Kothare
Jt. Treasurer: Shri Navin Acharya
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Exe. Members:
1. Smt. Bhavana Chodankar
2. Shri Vikrant Prabhudesai
3. Shri Mayur Kalyankar
4. Shri Keshav Prabhu
5. Shri Govind Lotlikar
6. Laxmi Parab
7. Shri Anant Joshi
8. Mily Rodrigues
Advisors:
1. Air Vice Msl Sunil Nanodkar AVSM VM VSM (Retd.)
2. Shri John Aguiar
3. Shri Shrikant Virginkar
4. Shri Manoj Hede
Digambar Kamat presents NCC Cadet Achievers Awards
Digambar Kamat presents NCC Cadet Achievers Awards
PWD Minister Shri Digambar Kamat was the Chief Guest at The Navhind Times Ex-NCC Achievers function organised by the Ex-NCC Cadets Association at Surendrababu Timblo hall in Panjim on September 20, 2025..
In his speech he said that the training imparted by the NCC instils character and virtues of dedication, discipline, commitment and team work. He went on to say that although the NCC is going strong in the country there is a need increase its base even further. More school and college students must be encouraged and motivated to join the NCC.
He also went on to say that it was a moment of great joy and a privilege for her to be amongst erstwhile members of National Cadet Corps. Shri Kamat expressed a feeling of nostalgia as he was reminded of his NCC days.
Air Marshal Sandesh Wagle, PVSM VM (Retd.) said that "Unity and Discipline" is the official motto of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) of India, a youth organization that aims to develop character, leadership, and a sense of service among young people to prepare them for leadership roles in society and the nation's defense services. The motto was chosen to emphasize the importance of teamwork and adherence to rules and values as a path to building strong, responsible citizens.
Editor of The Navhind Times Shri Vijay De Souza congratulated the awardees and said that it was a proud moment to be associated with the programme. She said that Navhind Times strives towards addressing social causes.
Achievers awards were presented to Brig Dr. Kiran Thacker (Personality Development Trainer) Dr Mrs. Pramod Salgaoncar (Lady Entrepreneur), Col. Balkrishna Shirodkar(Defence-Army Engineer), Shri Yatindra Maralkar, IAS (Public Service), Sri Vikramsingh Bhosle ( RIver Navigation), Shri Minesh Tar (Road Transport Authority ), Shri Mario Pinto De Santana (village Panchayat grassroot Governanc ) , Adv. Navdeep Aguiar (Legal profession), Shri Anuj Hari Prabhu (Film and Television), Shri Sudesh Babli Gaonkar (Teaching-Physicsal Education). Also Mast Vedang Anay Kamat (Robotic mission and ZRobo race), Akshata Atmaram Gauns (Best Cadets), JUO. Hiren John Baptist (Best Cadets), SUO Bhoomi Jain (Best Cadets), Jauzo Shresth Devidas Fadte( Best Cadets) and Shri Amrut Singh (Animal Rescue).
Earlier President of the Association Shir Pradip Sawant welcomed the gathering, IPP Shri John Aguiar introduced the guests, Secretary Shri Sunil Shet presented the Annual report while Smt. Siddhi Mardolkar proposed a vote of thanks.
The function was competed by Adv. Eeshan Usapkar. The new committe of the Ex ZnCC Cadets Association headed by President Shri Sunil Shet took over on the occasion.
The Ex-NCC achievers awards have been instituted since 2007 by The Navhind Times publication together with the ex-NCC cadets association for Ex-NCC achievers.
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