The 1st (Odisha) R and V Squadron NCC raised at the Odisha Veterinary College complex of the Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology here in 1966 would celebrate its golden jubilee on September 8.
To commemorate the occasion, the former cadets of the unit have formed a body named “Odisha R and V NCC Alumni Association” to carry the mottos of the Indian Army and the NCC and showcase the achievements of the unit made over the years.
During the function, a seminar and a horse show, an Air/Naval show and a cultural programme would be organised, informed association president retired lt General Narayan Mohanty at a Press meet held here on Tuesday.
Gen Mohanty said Governor Dr SC Jamir would grace the occasion as chief guest and inaugurate the seminar.
He said the unit has the rare honour of producing dynamic leaders in armed forces, paramilitary forces and other fields like IPS, IFS, OFS, OAS, Indian Coast Guard and in fields of education, scientific research and corporate world.
The association of the former cadets of R and V NCC is the first of its kind in the country, he added.
Among others, Odisha NCC Deputy DG NM Cmde Shailendra Singh and Col PK Singh were present.