Media Release

Mangaluru, Jun 5: The valedictory ceremony of the Annual Training Camp 2025, organised by the 6 Karnataka Air Squadron NCC, was held on June 1 at Kalam Auditorium, St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), Vamanjoor. The event commenced with a vibrant cultural programme that showcased the talent and creativity of the cadets.

The formal stage programme began with the welcoming of dignitaries. The chief guest for the evening was Fr Wilfred Prakash D’Souza, director, SJEC, Vamanjoor.

The guest of honour included Col Viraj Kamath, group commander, NCC Group Mangalore, and Fr. Praveen Martis SJ, vice chancellor, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University). Other dignitaries present included wing commander Praveen Bishnoi, camp commandant and CO of 6 Kar Air Sqn NCC, Lt Col P S Chauhan, deputy camp commandant and OC of 4 Kar Engg Coy NCC, and Dr Alwyn D’Sa, registrar of St Aloysius College.

The ceremony featured the presentation of the camp report by Wing Cdr Parveen Bishnoi, highlighting the activities, training modules, and achievements of the 10-days camp. This was followed by addresses by the chief guest and guests of honours, who appreciated the discipline and enthusiasm of the cadets and encouraged them to uphold the values of service and nation-building.

An award ceremony was held to felicitate cadets who excelled in various fields during the camp. The event concluded with the vote of thanks, the national anthem, and a formal dinner with all dignitaries and guests.