Media Release
Puttur, Feb 27: The NCC senior division and senior wing army of St Philomena College, Puttur organized National Cadet Corps (NCC) Day on February 25, 2020, in the college quadrangle.
The president of Puttur Bar Association, Manohar KV participated as the chief guest. He said, "NCC inculcates the core values like discipline, unity, confidence and patriotism."
The campus director Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro participated as the guest of honour. He said, "The NCC unit of our college has made tremendous achievement during this academic year. It is a matter of great pride for all of us."
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The principal of St Philomena PU College Fr Vijay Lobo complimented the NCC Officer and the two cadets of the college for participating in the Republic Day parade at New Delhi on January 26, 2020.
The principal Prof Leo Noronha delivered the presidential address. He said, "Appreciation does not come so easily. Hard work and commitments are the means of any achievement. It is not the material that matters, but it is the disciplined men and women who wear uniform matter."
On this occasion associate NCC officer, Lt Johnson David Sequeira was felicitated for being the contingent officer of Karnataka and Goa directorate to train the cadets in New Delhi. Senior under officer Chethan P of first-year BCA was felicitated for participating in the flag area and Prime Minister’s rally. Junior under officer Mahalasa Pai of first-year Bcom was felicitated for participating in a cultural event which was presented on the occasion of VIP’s visit in New Delhi. Sgt Karthik KR of the first year BCA was felicitated for participating in Pre Republic Day camps held at Bengaluru. The NCC cadets of the college, who have excelled in various camps and competitions, were also honoured.
SUO Rachana NR welcomed the gathering. The faculty Thejaswi Bhat presented the achievements of the NCC Officer. Sgt Shridevi K proposed the vote of thanks. The faculty Nancy Lavina Pinto compered the programme.
Under the guidance of Prashanth Rai convenor of Yakshakala Kendra and Performing Arts Association, the students presented a variety of cultural programmes.