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General Chahal visited Magrahat in West Bengal

ByPratyusha Mukherjee

Sep 12, 2025 #NCC

Major General APS Chahal, SM, ADG West Bengal & Sikkim Directorate NCC visited 33 Bengal Battalion CATC at Magrahat. He lauded the high standards of training, impressive Guard of Honour, vibrant cultural display & focus on hygiene and habitability.

Combined Annual Training Camp ( CATC) is a mandatory event for National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets, focusing on basic training, discipline, survival skills, and drills to prepare them for their B and C certificate exams.

The ADG inspired cadets to live by NCC’s motto “Unity and Discipline”, contribute to nation building & felicitated achievers across fields. A day of pride, discipline & motivation.

Maj Gen APS Chahal’s significant contributions include improving military operational preparedness by inaugurating a new shooting range and online exam center, supporting veteran welfare through outreach programs, and enhancing youth engagement by promoting discipline and technological adoption within the NCC. His leadership focused on incorporating modern technology and fostering a spirit of excellence and patriotism among soldiers and cadets.

As Additional Director General of the NCC West Bengal & Sikkim Directorate, his focus is on youth empowerment, instilling discipline, and guiding cadets towards nation-building and future-readiness. Additionally, he has supported veterans by inaugurating outreach programs that assist with pension portals, welfare policies, and medical checkups.

(Ms. Pratyusha Mukherjee, an Independent Sr. Broadcast Journalist working for British media with 20 years of experience in covering the east and northeast, with specialisation in Defence and Sports.She is associated with us as Editorial head of Defence and Sports. In her illustrated career she has covered many major events and achieved International and Indian media awards for Journalism).

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