Kolkata: Brigadier SS Pundir, Group Commander, NCC Group Headquarters Kolkata ‘B’, paid a visit to 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 inspection centered on how the battalion is strengthening its internal systems, improving administrative efficiency and sustaining the standards expected from personnel who train and mentor NCC cadets.
During the visit, Brig SS Pundir was briefed on the battalion’s ongoing activities, infrastructure development initiatives, training programmes and logistics management. The briefing covered the unit’s preparedness and the steps being taken to maintain effective training and administration.
He reviewed different aspects of the battalion’s functioning and underlined the need for close coordination among training, administration and logistics in meeting organisational goals.
Brig SS Pundir also met officers, Permanent Instructional (PI) Staff, Girl Cadet Instructors (GCIs) and civilian personnel serving with the battalion.
In the interaction, he appreciated their dedication, professionalism and commitment to maintaining the standards expected of NCC establishments. He also acknowledged their role in training, administration and the broader development of cadets.
The senior officer stressed the importance of professionalism, teamwork and effective coordination for the smooth functioning of the battalion. He said that successful training outcomes depend on the combined effort of instructional, administrative and support personnel working toward common objectives.
Brig SS Pundir called upon all ranks to uphold the values of Discipline, Integrity and Selfless Service, describing them as the foundation of responsible leadership and professional conduct.
He further encouraged personnel to lead by example and display the qualities they aim to instil in NCC cadets. According to him, instructors and staff have an important role in shaping the character, confidence and leadership ability of young cadets through their conduct and professional dedication.
He also urged all personnel to remain motivated, maintain a positive outlook and work cohesively toward the battalion’s organisational goals.
The visit highlighted the need for an effective training environment supported by adequate infrastructure, coordinated logistics and committed instructional staff.
The 2 Bengal Girls Battalion NCC provides structured training and leadership development opportunities to girl cadets, helping them build confidence, discipline, physical fitness and a spirit of national service.
Through its training programmes and related activities, the battalion contributes to the wider 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 role of NCC training in empowering young women by offering opportunities to develop leadership skills, teamwork, resilience and a sense of responsibility.
Brig SS Pundir’s visit gave fresh encouragement to the officers and staff of the battalion while 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 on developing well-trained, disciplined and motivated cadets.
The visit reaffirmed the commitment of 2 Bengal Girls Battalion NCC to 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.
