Port Blair, Mar 01: Cadets of National Cadet Corps have always brought laurels for Andaman and Nicobar Islands in different occasions but their output largely depends upon the exposure and opportunity they get during their NCC training days.

Cadets of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, who are currently enrolled in NCC are perhaps very lucky as they are presently having a dynamic officer as their Commanding Officer, who is leaving no stone unturned to provide the best opportunities and exposures for the cadets of these Islands.
Captain Vijay Kumar Trivedi, the Commanding Officer of 1(AN), NU NCC, Junglighat, Port Blair, is a highly decorated officer of Indian Navy and has a vast experience on leading troops.
During his Indian naval service, he bagged three highly prestigious medals namely Operation Vijay, Operation Parakram & Operation Pawan.
This is only because of his leadership, this year Andaman and Nicobar NCC Unit received DG’s letter of commendation and appreciation for excellent activities performed during pandemic of COVID-19.
Captain V K Trivedi and his team conducted many events throughout the year to keep cadets busy in constructive activities and promote leadership qualities among them. The NCC unit promoted and conducted activities like Sea Acquaintance of Naval NCCC Cadets at Naval Jetty, Seminars on Sea Awareness, Constitution Day, Blood Donation (all at JNRM), Swachchta Abhiyan and Covid-19 Awareness at NCC adopted village Namunaghar, Traffic awareness week and traffic awareness with demo at tri-cross near Govt. Girls Sr. Sec School, with the help of Traffic Police personnel.
Last but not least, successfully conducted ATC 2020-21 at Govt. Middle School, Haddo from 22nd Feb’21 to 26th Feb’21.
Not only this, Captain V K Trivedi is also trying to get firing simulator for cadets, first of its kind for Naval NCC in these Islands.
Capt Trivedi’s hard work, dedication and honesty are the characters that have helped him to prove himself. He has a zest for taking NCC of the Islands to sublimity. His commendable qualities have not only boosted the morale of NCC cadets but he’s popular among his staffs too. (Courtesy: S.Lt (AMO) Dr. Satyam Setia)