Media Release

Mangaluru, Jan 27: Cadet Sgt Joshal Leon D'Souza, LFC Pranavi Amin, LFC Tanish Shetty, cadet Pratham Shetty and cadet Sanket from 6 Kar Air Sqn NCC Mangaluru are currently representing Karnataka and Goa directorate in the Republic Day camp 2024 being held in New Delhi. All 5 cadets are studying at St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) Mangaluru. 

Cadet Sgt Joshal, studying in first BCA, is part of the PM Rally and also was the Cadet Ambassador for Bhutan delegates of the camp. LFC Pranavi, studying in first BSc, is a part of the Kartavya Path marching contingent at the Republic Day Parade. LFC Tanish, studying in first BSc, is a part of the South Zone contingent of PM rally. Cadet Pratham, studying in first BSc, got selected in the All-India Guard of Honour Air Contingent. Cadet Sanket, studying in second BSc is the Platoon Commander of the AIGOH Air Contingent. 

They have reached this prestigious camp through a series of 8 selection camps. While the first 3 camps were held in Mangaluru and were group level camps, the next 4 were held in Ballari and Bengaluru and were state level camps which included tough competition, intense preparation and lot of hurdles to cross. 

These 5 cadets have created history by being the highest number of cadets getting selected for RDC from a single wing of St Aloysius College Mangaluru.

The principal Dr Praveen Martis SJ, commanding officer of 6 KAR AIR SQN NCC Wing Cdr Praveen Bishnoi, ANO of NCC Air Wing Fg Officer Alwyn Stephen Misquith, the management and staff of the college have congratulated the cadets for their achievement.