Vallabh Government College, Mandi Crowned “Best Overall College Champion” at NCC Air Wing Annual Training Camp (ATC)-223.
Shimla:
The NCC Air Wing of Vallabh Government College (VGC), Mandi has brought immense pride to the institution by securing the prestigious title of “Best Overall College Champion” at the Annual Training Camp (ATC)-223, organized by the Himachal Pradesh Air Squadron NCC.
The cadets of the NCC Air Wing demonstrated exceptional excellence in discipline, military training, sports, cultural activities, and leadership, outperforming all participating colleges and institutions across the state. The college secured first position with 73 points, winning an impressive 18 Gold Medals, 9 Silver Medals, and three prestigious championship trophies.
Major Trophies Won
Under the dynamic leadership and guidance of Associate NCC Officer and Flying Officer Dr. Chaman Lal Kranti Singh, the NCC Air Wing, VGC Mandi, achieved remarkable success by winning:
– Best Overall College Champion Trophy
– Drill Competition (College) Winner Trophy
– Discipline (College) Winner Trophy
These achievements have established a new benchmark for excellence at the state level.
About the Annual Training Camp
Flying Officer Dr. Chaman Lal Kranti Singh informed that the Annual Training Camp (ATC)-223 was conducted from July 4 to July 14, 2026, at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Hamirpur, under the able command of Camp Commandant Wing Commander Kunal Sharma.
The camp witnessed the participation of nearly 600 NCC cadets from 19 educational institutions across Himachal Pradesh.
In the Senior Division, participating institutions included:
– Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi
– National Institute of Technology (NIT), Hamirpur
– Government College, Kullu
– Vallabh Government College, Mandi
The Junior Division comprised NCC Air Wing cadets from 15 educational institutions across the state.
Presentation of Championship Trophies
Following their outstanding performance, the NCC Air Wing cadets, led by Flying Officer Dr. Chaman Lal Kranti Singh, presented the Overall Champion Trophy, Best Drill Trophy, and Best Discipline Trophy to the Principal of Vallabh Government College, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar.
Congratulating the cadets, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar stated that under the inspiring leadership of Flying Officer Dr. Chaman Lal Kranti Singh, the NCC Air Wing cadets have demonstrated exemplary dedication, discipline, teamwork, and commitment, bringing laurels to the college at both the state and national levels.
He further highlighted that under Dr. Chaman’s mentorship over the past decade, more than 13 NCC Air Wing cadets have been commissioned as Flying Officers in the Indian Air Force and as Lieutenants in the Indian Armed Forces. Hundreds of cadets have joined the Indian Army as General Duty personnel, while 29 NCC cadets have recently been recruited as Agniveers.
The Principal also noted that NCC cadets from the college have represented India in prestigious Youth Exchange Programmes in Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Russia, and the India-Bhutan Camp. Furthermore, 11 NCC Air Wing cadets participated in the Republic Day Camp (RDC), New Delhi, between 2018 and 2026, reflecting the institution’s sustained excellence.
Individual Achievements
Several cadets earned individual honours for their exceptional performances:
– Cadet Manish – Best Athlete of the Camp
– Cadet Ankush and SUO Mridul – Most Promising Cadet
– Cadet Muskan and Cadet Hansraj – Selected for the prestigious Mt. Deo Tibba Expedition
Outstanding Performance in Shooting Competitions
The NCC Air Wing cadets excelled in shooting events:
– Cadet Shivam Thakur – Gold Medal (.22 Rifle Firing, SD)
– Cadet Ayush – Silver Medal (.22 Rifle Firing, SD)
– Cadet Yatinder – Gold Medal (Skeet Shooting, SD)
– Cadet Deepika – Gold Medal (Skeet Shooting, SW)
Excellent Performance in Sports and Athletics
Team Events
– Tug of War (SD) – Champions
– 4×100 Metre Relay (SD & SW) – Champions
– Volleyball (SD & SW) – Runners-up
– Tug of War (SW) – Runners-up
– 4×400 Metre Relay (SD & SW) – Runners-up
Individual Athletics
– Cadet Yatinder Bhardwaj – Gold Medal (1500m, SD)
– Cadet Muskan – Gold Medal (1500m, SW)
– Cadet Muskan – Gold Medal (100m, SW)
– Cadet Chhaya – Gold Medal (800m, SW)
– Cadet Manish – Gold Medal (400m, SD)
– Cadet Isha – Gold Medal (400m, SW)
– Cadet Jatin – Gold Medal (200m, SD)
– Cadet Pooja – Gold Medal (200m, SW)
– Cadet Yuvraj – Silver Medal (800m, SD)
– Cadet Manish Kumar – Silver Medal (100m, SD)
Excellence in Cultural and Camp Craft Competitions
The cadets also displayed remarkable talent in cultural and camp craft events:
– Group Song (SD & SW) – Winners
– Solo Song – Winner
– Group Dance – Runners-up
– Solo Dance – Runners-up
– Tent Pitching – Runners-up
Remarkable Overall Achievement
With 18 Gold Medals, 9 Silver Medals, three championship trophies, and 73 points, Vallabh Government College, Mandi emerged as the Best Overall College Champion, surpassing all participating institutions.
The college administration congratulated all NCC Air Wing cadets, the Associate NCC Officer, Permanent Instructional Staff, and trainers for their dedication, discipline, hard work, and outstanding team spirit.
The administration emphasized that this achievement is not merely a victory in competitions but a testament to the college’s unwavering commitment to leadership, discipline, national service, self-confidence, and holistic personality development.
The unprecedented success at ATC-223 has added another glorious chapter to the history of Vallabh Government College, Mandi. It stands as a symbol of excellence, disciplined leadership, teamwork, and patriotism, and will continue to inspire future generations of NCC cadets.
Present on the Occasion
The event was attended by:
– Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, Principal
– Prof. Baldev Verma, Senior Associate Professor
– Flying Officer Dr. Chaman Lal Kranti Singh, Associate NCC Officer
– Lieutenant Dr. Balbir Singh
– Caretaker Officer Dr. Kavita
– NCC Air Wing Cadets
