NCC cadets in Hyderabad pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, conduct cleanliness drive

NCC cadets of St. Ann’s High School, Petbasheerabad, paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Jeedimetla village and conducted a cleanliness drive at Fox Sagar Lake. Sixty cadets participated, promoting cleanliness, civic responsibility, discipline and community service

Hyderabad: The NCC cadets of St. Ann’s High School, Petbasheerabad, actively participated in a series of community service activities organised under the 2(T) Battalion NCC Unit, commemorating the ideals and principles of Mahatma Gandhi.

A total of 60 NCC cadets took part in the programme. As part of the tribute, 10 Junior Division (JD) cadets visited Jeedimetla village and paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi, recalling his message of truth, non-violence and cleanliness.

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As part of the community service initiative, 28 JD cadets and 22 Junior Wing (JW) cadets participated in a cleanliness drive at Fox Sagar Lake. The cadets collected garbage and waste from the surrounding area, contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment. Their efforts reflected the NCC values of discipline, social responsibility, civic sense and community service.

The programme provided the cadets with an opportunity to put Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of cleanliness and responsible citizenship into practice while creating awareness about the importance of keeping public spaces clean.