NCC unveils Obstacle Course and .22 Rifle Firing Simulator for cadets of Guwahati at Arya Vidyapeeth College
Guwahati, May 15, 2025: In a major boost to cadet training infrastructure in the Northeast, Arya
Vidyapeeth College (Autonomous), Guwahati-16, Assam, witnessed the inauguration of a state-
of-the-art Obstacle Course and .22 Rifle Firing Simulator on its campus on 15 May 2025.
The event was graced by Brigadier Ajit Kumar Borah, Vishisht Seva Medal, Group Commander, NCC
Group Headquarters, Guwahati, as the Chief Guest.
The ceremony was held in the presence of Colonel Ajay Kumar Sharma, Commanding Officer of
60 Assam Girls Battalion NCC, Dr. Pradip Kumar Bhattacharyya, Principal of Arya Vidyapeeth
College, Lt Dalimi Devi, Associate NCC Officer (ANO), faculty members, senior NCC officers, and
cadets from across Guwahati. The installation of these two critical training assets—the Obstacle
Course and the .22 Rifle Firing Simulator—at Arya Vidyapeeth College is the result of dedicated
effort and meticulous planning by 60 Assam Girls Battalion NCC.
The initiative taken by theCommanding Officer of the battalion, along with the tremendous support and cooperation
extended by Dr. Pradip Kumar Bhattacharyya, Principal and ANO of the college, played a pivotal
role in facilitating this successful collaboration between the NCC and the institution
The newly built Obstacle Course, the first-of-its-kind in Guwahati, features ten well-designed
physical challenges that will enhance the stamina, agility, and discipline of cadets. It is designed
to train Senior Wing Girl Cadets and Senior Division Boy Cadets, especially those preparing for
Thal Sainik Camp (TSC). The obstacles are closely aligned with the physical standards required
in selection processes for entry into the Indian Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force) and Central
Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
Brigadier Ajit Kumar Borah, Vishisht Seva Medal, in his address, lauded the initiative and
emphasized that the infrastructure would play a key role in nurturing leadership and discipline
among youth. “These assets reflect the commitment of NCC and institutions like Arya Vidyapeeth
College in preparing future leaders,” he said.
Demonstrations of the Obstacle Course by both Girls and Boys NCC cadets showcased
