Ten days Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC) – 77 was hosted by Don Bosco College, Golaghat for both (Boys and Gils) NCC cadets from 18th August to 28th August, 2024. Total of 400 cadets and 200 college students participated in the camp from different colleges, schools and universities under Golgahat district, Jorhat district and other districts of Assam, India. The camp was organised by 74 Assam Girls (I) coy NCC under Jorhat Group in collaboration with Don Bosco College, Golaghat. On the first day of the camp the group commander of Jorhat group Brig. Ritesh Bhal was welcomed with Guard of Honour by the NCC Cadets. The opening ceremony was attended by Dr. Fr. A. Amaladoss, Principal, JCO, GCI, ANOs, CTOs, college staff and PI staff of the NCC Units along with cadets invited guests and Salesians.
In the camp the cadets are taught various activities related to NCC namely drill, firing, map reading, martial arts. Games and other events are also organised for the cadets to boost their energy and to remain active and fit for all times. For the first time 142 CRPF Battalion Golaghat displayed various arms and ammunitions among the cadets and college students to make them aware about the uses of arms and rifles during the emergency situation. Along with these all the ACS, the Police Superintendent Ms. Mousumi Chakroborty of Golaght was invited as guest lecture on crimes against women and cyber-crimes in the digital age. She highlighted how women and girls need to protect themselves against all crimes and various measures taken against the people who commit crimes related to women.
Mr. Shifu Nekibur Rahman from international Shaolin and kick boxing association was invited to demonstrate on Martial Arts and how cadets can be self-independent in defending oneself and to be physically strong. In the camp the cadets were trained on fire fighting, Mushroom Farming and commercial Plantation, tree plantation, Poultry Farming etc. Don Bosco Tech Society of Golaghat Unit and Doctors from Civil Hospital took many guest lectures on livelihood and income generating activities, first aids, etc. On the last day of the camp the cultural program, solemn social meal sharing, networking, prize distribution, and valedictory functions and other activities were organized. During the valedictory function, Don Bosco College – Golaghat cadet U/O Ankiel Tirkey got the first prize in drill Commanding and Firing among other prize winners of many colleges.
It was the first time that Don Bosco College hosted the mega ten days NCC Camp in the college premises. Lt. Col. A. Jaynata of 74 Assam Girls (I) coy NCC expressed gratitude to Dr. Fr. A. Amaladoss, the Principal of Don Bosco College, and the management for making all the necessary arrangements for the grand successful camp and for providing wonderful opportunity for young people to learn and to discipline for their better future in the college premises. The principal in his address to 600 young people, staff, and trainers inspired them to be committed in the field for the development of better society, and exhorted to be a good citizen. He also appreciated the CTO Arpita Dowarah of NCC girls and CTO John Kisku of NCC Boys and all the NCC Cadets of Don Bosco college for their hard work and dedication with Lt. Col. A. Jaynata. The camp was concluded with patriotic spirit and national anthem.
