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Vallabh Government College, Mandi Crowned \u201cBest Overall College Champion\u201d at NCC Air Wing Annual Training Camp (ATC)-223.<\/h1>\n

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The NCC Air Wing of Vallabh Government College (VGC), Mandi has brought immense pride to the institution by securing the prestigious title of \u201cBest Overall College Champion\u201d at the Annual Training Camp (ATC)-223, organized by the Himachal Pradesh Air Squadron NCC.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Major Trophies Won<\/h4>\n

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:<\/p>\n

– Best Overall College Champion Trophy<\/p>\n

– Drill Competition (College) Winner Trophy<\/p>\n

– Discipline (College) Winner Trophy<\/p>\n

These achievements have established a new benchmark for excellence at the state level.<\/p>\n

About the Annual Training Camp<\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The camp witnessed the participation of nearly 600 NCC cadets from 19 educational institutions across Himachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n

In the Senior Division, participating institutions included:<\/p>\n

– Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi<\/p>\n

– National Institute of Technology (NIT), Hamirpur<\/p>\n

– Government College, Kullu<\/p>\n

– Vallabh Government College, Mandi<\/p>\n

The Junior Division comprised NCC Air Wing cadets from 15 educational institutions across the state.<\/p>\n

Presentation of Championship Trophies<\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

He further highlighted that under Dr. Chaman\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s sustained excellence.<\/p>\n

Individual Achievements<\/h4>\n

Several cadets earned individual honours for their exceptional performances:<\/p>\n

– Cadet Manish \u2013 Best Athlete of the Camp<\/p>\n

– Cadet Ankush and SUO Mridul \u2013 Most Promising Cadet<\/p>\n

– Cadet Muskan and Cadet Hansraj \u2013 Selected for the prestigious Mt. Deo Tibba Expedition<\/p>\n

Outstanding Performance in Shooting Competitions<\/h4>\n

The NCC Air Wing cadets excelled in shooting events:<\/p>\n

– Cadet Shivam Thakur \u2013 Gold Medal (.22 Rifle Firing, SD)<\/p>\n

– Cadet Ayush \u2013 Silver Medal (.22 Rifle Firing, SD)<\/p>\n

– Cadet Yatinder \u2013 Gold Medal (Skeet Shooting, SD)<\/p>\n

– Cadet Deepika \u2013 Gold Medal (Skeet Shooting, SW)<\/p>\n

Excellent Performance in Sports and Athletics<\/p>\n

Team Events<\/h4>\n

– Tug of War (SD) \u2013 Champions<\/p>\n

– 4\u00d7100 Metre Relay (SD & SW) \u2013 Champions<\/p>\n

– Volleyball (SD & SW) \u2013 Runners-up<\/p>\n

– Tug of War (SW) \u2013 Runners-up<\/p>\n

– 4\u00d7400 Metre Relay (SD & SW) \u2013 Runners-up<\/p>\n

Individual Athletics<\/h4>\n

– Cadet Yatinder Bhardwaj \u2013 Gold Medal (1500m, SD)<\/p>\n

– Cadet Muskan \u2013 Gold Medal (1500m, SW)<\/p>\n

– Cadet Muskan \u2013 Gold Medal (100m, SW)<\/p>\n

– Cadet Chhaya \u2013 Gold Medal (800m, SW)<\/p>\n

– Cadet Manish \u2013 Gold Medal (400m, SD)<\/p>\n

– Cadet Isha \u2013 Gold Medal (400m, SW)<\/p>\n

– Cadet Jatin \u2013 Gold Medal (200m, SD)<\/p>\n

– Cadet Pooja \u2013 Gold Medal (200m, SW)<\/p>\n

– Cadet Yuvraj \u2013 Silver Medal (800m, SD)<\/p>\n

– Cadet Manish Kumar \u2013 Silver Medal (100m, SD)<\/p>\n

Excellence in Cultural and Camp Craft Competitions<\/h4>\n

The cadets also displayed remarkable talent in cultural and camp craft events:<\/p>\n

– Group Song (SD & SW) \u2013 Winners<\/p>\n

– Solo Song \u2013 Winner<\/p>\n

– Group Dance \u2013 Runners-up<\/p>\n

– Solo Dance \u2013 Runners-up<\/p>\n

– Tent Pitching \u2013 Runners-up<\/p>\n

Remarkable Overall Achievement<\/h4>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The administration emphasized that this achievement is not merely a victory in competitions but a testament to the college\u2019s unwavering commitment to leadership, discipline, national service, self-confidence, and holistic personality development.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Present on the Occasion<\/h4>\n

The event was attended by:<\/p>\n

– Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, Principal<\/p>\n

– Prof. Baldev Verma, Senior Associate Professor<\/p>\n

– Flying Officer Dr. Chaman Lal Kranti Singh, Associate NCC Officer<\/p>\n

– Lieutenant Dr. Balbir Singh<\/p>\n

– Caretaker Officer Dr. Kavita<\/p>\n

– NCC Air Wing Cadets<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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