**Executive Summary**
The All India Nau Sainik Camp (AINSC) 2026, a flagship annual training program for Naval Wing NCC cadets, concluded at INS Shivaji, Lonavala, on July 13, 2026. The camp provided 612 cadets from across 17 directorates with intensive military and maritime training focused on leadership and national integration. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh Directorate emerged as the overall champions, marking the successful completion of the year's competitive naval events.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Event Overview and Leadership**
* The camp was organized by the NCC Directorate Maharashtra on behalf of Headquarters Directorate General NCC.
* Major General Vivek Tyagi, Additional Director General of NCC Directorate Maharashtra, and Commodore S. Parthiban, Commanding Officer of INS Shivaji, reviewed the closing ceremony.
* Lieutenant General Virendra Vats, Director General of the NCC, visited the camp to motivate cadets and share insights on leadership, integrity, and perseverance.
**Participation and Awards**
* A total of 612 Naval Wing NCC cadets participated, including 204 girl cadets, representing all 17 NCC Directorates.
* The Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh Directorate won the coveted Championship Trophy for consistent outstanding performance.
* Individual honors included Cadet Teeya Rajesh Awale (Maharashtra Directorate) as Best Girl Cadet and Cadet Sodha Rajveer Singh (Assam Directorate) as Best Boy Cadet.
**Training and Competitive Disciplines**
* Cadets competed in naval disciplines including Boat Pulling, Drill, Semaphore (Visual Signalling), Firing, and Ship Modelling.
* Practical training was provided in drone operations, cyber security, maritime navigation, and firefighting and damage control.
* Cadets engaged with naval personnel to learn survival at sea, communication procedures, naval leadership, and seamanship.
**Impact Analysis**
**NCC Cadets**
**Impact**
Cadets gained hands-on experience in maritime skills, modern technology (drones and cyber security), and professional military discipline.
**Action Required**
Cadets are encouraged to imbibe the values of leadership and selfless service in their ongoing journey toward nation-building.
**Participating NCC Directorates**
**Impact**
Directorates were measured on their competitive performance, with the Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh Directorate being recognized as the national champion.
**Action Required**
Directorates must continue to train and prepare cadets for the rigorous annual standards of the AINSC to maintain maritime awareness and skill levels.
**National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Ministry of Defence**
**Impact**
The successful conduct of AINSC 2026 reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to developing disciplined and nationally conscious youth.
**Action Required**
The organization will continue to facilitate interactions between cadets and naval personnel to strengthen the spirit of service among future leaders.
Key Entities Referenced
All India Nau Sainik Camp (AINSC) 2026: The flagship annual training camp for Naval Wing NCC cadets involving professional military training and maritime skill development.
National Cadet Corps (NCC): The primary organization responsible for conducting the training camp and developing disciplined, nationally conscious youth.
INS Shivaji, Lonavala: The Indian Navy's premier technical training establishment which served as the central venue for the AINSC 2026.
Lieutenant General Virendra Vats: The Director General of the NCC (DG NCC) who addressed the cadets and reviewed the highlights of the camp.
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh Directorate: The regional NCC division that emerged as the overall champion of the competitive events during the camp.
Ministry of Defence
All India Nau Sainik Camp 2026 concludes at INS
Shivaji, Lonavala
Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh Directorate emerges as
overall champion winning the Championship Trophy
प्रव तथ: 13 JUL 2026 3:25PM by PIB Mumbai
Mumbai, 13 July 2026
The National Cadet Corps’ flagship annual training camp for Naval Wing cadets, All India Nau
Sainik Camp (AINSC) 2026, concluded at INS Shivaji, Lonavala. Organized by NCC Directorate
Maharashtra on behalf of Headquarters Directorate General NCC, the camp brought together the
country’s finest NCC cadets for an intensive programme of professional military training,
maritime skill development, leadership and national integration.
The Closing Ceremony was reviewed by Major General Vivek Tyagi, Additional Director General,
NCC Directorate Maharashtra, accompanied by Commodore S. Parthiban, Commanding Officer,
INS Shivaji. Senior officers and staff of Maharashtra NCC Directorate and INS Shivaji were also
present.
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh Directorate emerged as the Overall Champion, winning the
coveted Championship Trophy through consistent outstanding performances across a range of
competitive events. The title of Best Girl Cadet was awarded to Cadet Teeya Rajesh Awale of
Maharashtra Directorate, while Cadet Sodha Rajveer Singh of Assam Directorate was adjudged
the Best Boy Cadet. The camp witnessed the participation of 612 Naval Wing NCC cadets,
including 204 girl cadets, representing all 17 NCC Directorates from across the country.
A major highlight of the camp was the visit of Lieutenant General Virendra Vats, YSM, SM, VSM,
DG, NCC, earlier this week. Addressing the cadets, he applauded their discipline, enthusiasm
and commitment, while motivating them to pursue excellence in every sphere of life. During an
engaging interaction thereafter, he shared experiences from his distinguished military career,
inspiring the cadets to imbibe the enduring values of leadership, integrity, perseverance and
selfless service in their journey towards nation-building.
The camp witnessed spirited contests across demanding naval disciplines that replicated the
challenges of life at sea. Cadets demonstrated remarkable professionalism, precision and
teamwork in events including Boat Pulling, Drill, Semaphore (Visual Signalling), Firing and Ship
Modelling. The cadets also received hands-on orientation in drone operations, cyber security,
maritime navigation, firefighting and damage control, survival at sea, communication
procedures, naval leadership and seamanship during their interaction with naval personnel.
The successful conduct of AINSC 2026 reaffirmed the National Cadet Corps’ unwavering
commitment to developing disciplined, skilled and nationally conscious youth while
strengthening maritime awareness, leadership and the spirit of service among the future leaders
of the nation.* * *
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