Lucknow Cadets Excel at Inter-Group Competition, Honoured by NCC Group Commander

Cadets from the 3 UP Naval Unit NCC in Lucknow have achieved significant recognition by clinching the top position in seven out of nine events at the recent Inter-Group Competition (PNSC) camp in Prayagraj. This remarkable success stems from continuous and focused training undertaken by the unit since January 2025.

Led by Commander Gaurav Shukla, the unit has engaged in intensive training covering various AINSC events. These include service subjects, drill, semaphore, boat pulling and rigging, swimming, seamanship practicals, and ship modelling. The rigorous efforts and dedication of both the cadets and the training staff paid off with exceptional results at the IGC.

A ceremony to honor this achievement was held at the NCC Group Headquarters in Lucknow on 18 July 2025. Brigadier Puneet Srivastava, VSM, Group Commander, NCC Group HQs Lucknow, attended the event to commend the cadets for their dedication, discipline, and excellence. In his address, the Group Commander praised the persistent efforts of both the cadets and the training team of the 3 UP Naval Unit NCC. He also encouraged the cadets to aim for top results at the upcoming All India Nau Sainik Camp (AINSC) in Lonavala, set to begin in September.

The event was also attended by the Deputy Commander, Training Officer, and Commanding Officer of the 3 UP NU NCC, along with the Commanding Officer of the 66 Battalion in Raebareli. They acknowledged the support from NCC Group HQs Lucknow and emphasized the unit's dedication to developing the nation's future leaders.