NCC Day Celebration at St Philomena College Puttur: A Green Initiative for a Sustainable Future – KONKANCATHOLIC.COM

NCC Day Celebration at St Philomena College Puttur: A Green Initiative for a Sustainable Future

November 30, 2023

Puttur 25 November: 3/19 Karnataka Battalion NCC Army Wing and 5 Kar Naval NCC Unit, organized a Tree Plantation event at St Philomena College Campus Puttur on the occasion of NCC Day. The Chief Guest, Prof. Vasudeva N, NSS Program Officer, planted a fruit sapling and addressed the cadets. He emphasized the significance of NCC, the largest organization in the country, and encouraged the planting of saplings, envisioning a positive impact on the environment and appreciating the initiative of NCC as a valuable gift to future generations.

Hav. Suresh, the PI Staff of 19 Kar Bn NCC Madikeri, actively participated in the Tree Planting Program. A total of 20 various fruit saplings were planted around the campus, with cadets committing to regular watering every two days. Capt. Johnson David Sequeira, the NCC Officer, and C/T ANO Tejaswi Bhat, the Naval Officer, coordinated the program.

130 cadets participated in this meaningful green initiative.