Brigadier SS Pundir Inspects 2 Bengal Girls Battalion NCC in Kolkata

Kolkata: Brigadier SS Pundir, Group Commander of NCC Group Headquarters Kolkata ‘B’, visited the 2 Bengal Girls Battalion NCC under the aegis of NCC Directorate West Bengal and Sikkim to assess the unit’s operational preparedness, training activities, infrastructure development and logistical arrangements.

The visit was aimed at strengthening institutional capabilities and improving administrative efficiency, while also reinforcing the values of leadership, discipline and teamwork among the personnel responsible for training and mentoring NCC cadets.

During the inspection, Brig Pundir received a detailed briefing on the battalion’s ongoing activities, infrastructure development initiatives, training programmes and logistics management. The presentation provided an overview of the unit’s preparedness and the steps being taken to maintain standards in training and administration.

He reviewed different aspects of the battalion’s functioning and stressed the need for effective coordination between training, administration and logistics to achieve organisational objectives.

Brig Pundir also interacted with officers, Permanent Instructional (PI) Staff, Girl Cadet Instructors (GCIs) and civilian personnel serving with the battalion.

In his interaction with the personnel, he appreciated their dedication, professionalism and commitment to maintaining the standards expected of NCC establishments. He acknowledged their contribution to training, administration and the overall development of cadets.

The senior officer underlined the importance of professionalism, teamwork and coordination in ensuring the smooth functioning of the battalion. He said successful training outcomes depend on the collective effort of instructional, administrative and support personnel working towards common goals.

Brig Pundir called on all ranks to uphold the core values of Discipline, Integrity and Selfless Service, describing them as the foundation of responsible leadership and professional conduct.

He also urged personnel to lead by example and display the qualities they seek to develop among NCC cadets. According to him, instructors and staff play an important role in shaping the character, confidence and leadership abilities of young cadets through their conduct and professional commitment.

He further encouraged the personnel to remain motivated, maintain a positive outlook and work cohesively towards the battalion’s organisational goals.

The visit also highlighted the importance of maintaining an effective training environment supported by adequate infrastructure, coordinated logistics and dedicated instructional staff.

The 2 Bengal Girls Battalion NCC provides structured training and leadership development opportunities to girl cadets, encouraging them to build confidence, discipline, physical fitness and a spirit of national service.

Through its training programmes and related activities, the battalion contributes to the broader objectives of the National Cadet Corps, which seeks to develop character, comradeship, leadership, a secular outlook, a spirit of adventure and the ideals of selfless service among young citizens.

The interaction also reinforced the importance of empowering young women through NCC training by giving them opportunities to develop leadership skills, teamwork, resilience and a sense of responsibility.

Brig Pundir’s visit gave renewed motivation to the officers and staff of the battalion, while also reinforcing the need for continuous improvement in training standards, administrative practices and logistics management.

The inspection reflected the NCC Directorate West Bengal and Sikkim’s continuing emphasis on institutional excellence and the development of well-trained, disciplined and motivated cadets.

It also reaffirmed the commitment of the 2 Bengal Girls Battalion NCC towards excellence in training, administration, logistics and cadet development, while encouraging personnel to uphold the NCC motto of “Unity and Discipline” and serve as role models for future generations.