Agartala (Tripura) [India], Tripura University has announced that the National Cadet Corps (NCC) will be included as a subject in the colleges under its jurisdiction.
The announcement was made by Professor Ganga Prasad Prasen, Vice-Chancellor, Tripura University, who received the Honorary Colonel Rank from NCC, Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
The rank was conferred on Professor Prasen by Brigadier Kapil Sood, Group Commander, NCC Headquarters, Silchar, at a ceremony held in the University campus on June 26.
Brigadier Kapil Sood, speaking to ANI, said that only 19 Vice Chancellors in the country have been appointed as Honorary Colonels in the Indian Army, NCC, for their role in implementing the National Education Policy 2020.
"Today is an important occasion for us as we were able to honor Professor Ganga Prasad, Vice Chancellor of Tripura University. Only 19 Vice Chancellors in the country have been given the honor of Honorary Colonel in the Indian Army, NCC, for their contributions. The National Award of 2020 In implementing the education policy, where NCC has been introduced as an optional subject… Therefore, we are here today to cheer on Honorary Colonel Professor Ganga Prasad and congratulate him on this important occasion,” Brig. Kapil Sood told ANI.
Tripura University Vice-Chancellor Professor Ganga Prasad Prasen said that NCC should be integrated in all schools, colleges and universities to inculcate the spirit of patriotism among the youth.
The announcement was made by Professor Ganga Prasad Prasen, Vice-Chancellor, Tripura University, who received the Honorary Colonel Rank from NCC, Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
The rank was conferred on Professor Prasen by Brigadier Kapil Sood, Group Commander, NCC Headquarters, Silchar, at a ceremony held in the University campus on June 26.
Brigadier Kapil Sood, speaking to ANI, said that only 19 Vice Chancellors in the country have been appointed as Honorary Colonels in the Indian Army, NCC, for their role in implementing the National Education Policy 2020.
"Today is an important occasion for us as we were able to honor Professor Ganga Prasad, Vice Chancellor of Tripura University. Only 19 Vice Chancellors in the country have been given the honor of Honorary Colonel in the Indian Army, NCC, for their contributions. The National Award of 2020 In implementing the education policy, where NCC has been introduced as an optional subject… Therefore, we are here today to cheer on Honorary Colonel Professor Ganga Prasad and congratulate him on this important occasion,” Brig. Kapil Sood told ANI.
Tripura University Vice-Chancellor Professor Ganga Prasad Prasen said that NCC should be integrated in all schools, colleges and universities to inculcate the spirit of patriotism among the youth.
