Varanasi: A 12-day ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ NCC camp, under Varanasi A Group, began at Swami Harsewanand Public School in Ramna, here on Tuesday. The camp was inaugurated by Brigadier Saurabh Sinha.Addressing the gathering, Sinha said ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ is a platform to understand India’s diverse cultures, promote mutual harmony and strengthen national unity. He said the country’s true strength lies in its unity in diversity and urged cadets to move beyond their comfort zones and take on challenges to become physically and mentally stronger. He said the NCC khaki uniform is not just attire but a symbol of loyalty, discipline and responsibility towards the nation, inspiring cadets to remain committed to service and duty.The camp, to continue till Oct 23, is being attended by around 600 boys and girls from different states. A range of educational and cultural activities will be held, including lectures, quiz competitions, cultural programmes, sports events, visits to Kashi and Sarnath, and sessions promoting national integration.The camp will give NCC cadets an opportunity to learn about one another’s cultures, traditions and lifestyles. Camp Commandant Colonel Sukhbir Punia, administrative officer Lieutenant Colonel Avinash Upadhyay, school principal A K Choubey, NCC officers, instructors, military officials and cadets from various states were present.
