Kamptee, October 18, 2026: NCC Officers Training Academy, Kamptee, held an Associate NCC Officers (ANO) Training Conclave on October 17, 2026, drawing together Associate NCC Officers and officers from NCC Group Headquarters, Nagpur. The meeting was aimed at reviewing training standards, policy matters and steps that could improve the effectiveness of NCC training.
The programme opened with a detailed briefing before the participants moved to different training facilities at the academy. They observed ongoing training activity and got a first-hand look at the instructional methods being used at the institution.
A major part of the conclave was the interaction with Major General Sarabjit Singh Bakshi, SM, VSM, Commandant of NCC Officers Training Academy, Kamptee. The discussion allowed attendees to raise issues related to ANO training, administrative policy and the difficulties encountered while implementing training programmes.
Associate NCC Officers also used the forum to present their own experiences, observations and suggestions. Their inputs were directed at improving training outcomes and dealing with practical challenges linked to their duties.
The event also placed emphasis on closer coordination between training institutions and NCC units. According to the discussion, this coordination is important for carrying out policies effectively and for maintaining steady progress in training standards.
Participants described the conclave as a useful platform for exchanging views, sharing feedback and identifying areas where training procedures and institutional practices can be improved further.
In the NCC system, Associate NCC Officers play a key mentoring role for cadets. Their work supports the development of discipline, leadership, character and a sense of national service among young students.
The conclave ended with NCC OTA Kamptee reiterating its focus on high training standards, professional development for Associate NCC Officers and the wider aim of strengthening the National Cadet Corps through more effective training and guidance.
