Arunachal Governor flags off Swachhata Pakhwada Relay Cycle Rally
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor advised the cadets to imbibe the spirit of unity, patriotism and discipline. Recalling his days as NCC cadet in 1957 to 59, he said that NCC programmes help the cadets to develop positivity and ideal of service.
Itanagar
The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) flagged off 15 senior division cadets of 1 Arunachal Pradesh National Cadet Corps Battalion Swachhata Pakhwada Relay Cycle Rally from Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on 23rd September 2019. The cyclists will interact with local population to spread the awareness of Swachhata Abhiyan. Gohpur, Assam on the first day and Biswanath Chariali on the second day will be the interaction halts of the Rally.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor advised the cadets to imbibe the spirit of unity, patriotism and discipline. Recalling his days as NCC cadet in 1957 to 59, he said that NCC programmes help the cadets to develop positivity and ideal of service.
Complimenting the cadets taking part in the Swachhata Pakhwada Relay cycle rally, the Governor said that they are the ambassadors of the Swachhata Abhiyan. Success of the Abhiyan depends on the approach and involvement of the cadets. The Governor said that India is changing. Now New India is in making. He exhorted the cadets to participate in all social programmes and shape the destiny of the nation.
Earlier, Commanding Officer, 1 AP NCC Bn highlighting on the cycle rally informed that Maha Swachhata Abhiyan was started in April 2018 to 2nd October 2019 under Prime Minister’s office’s directions to all NCC establishments to commemorate 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. As part of the culmination of Maha Swachhata Abhiyan, a Swachhata Pakhwada is being organised from 17th September to 2nd October 2019 comprising various Swachhata activities like cleaning of schools, colleges, monuments, railway stations, hospitals, and awareness activities like seminars, paintings, photography, essay and other competitions for NCC cadets all over the North Eastern Region.
