Shillong, Nov 28: As part of the NCC Day celebration, a cultural programme was organised at Raj Bhavan, Shillong on Thursday evening.

Meghalaya Governor, Tathagata Roy who attended the programme as chief guest, lauded the services of NCC towards the nation building and character building of the youth.

He also said that unity and discipline, which are the two pillars of NCC, are a must for every youth to emulate, for building a strong nation.

During the programme, the Governor handed over awards to special achievers from the NCC Organizations which included Cadets, GCIs, ANOs and civilians staff of NCC.

The cultural programme was attended by Maj Gen Bipin Bakshi, NCC Directorate, NER, officials from the NCC Directorate, NER and senior State government officials.

This year has a special importance as the NCC Directorate, NER achieved a path breaking feat, in which it carried out the first ever Brahmaputra Sailing Expedition from Biswanath Chariali, Tezpur to Guwahati.

The expedition covered the history and evolution of NCC in India and NER in particular. It also covered various achievements of NCC over the years since the first battalion of NCC was raised.