Executive Summary
The No. 2 Maharashtra Air Squadron NCC, Nagpur, emerged as the Overall Champion of the Inter-Group Competition (IGC) 2026 for the second consecutive year. Held from August 4 to 13, 2026, at Saoner, the event served as a selection platform for the Vayu Sainik Camp. Following this competition, selected cadets will undergo Pre-Vayu Sainik Camps (PVSC) 1 and 2 to qualify for the national-level All India Vayu Sainik Camp (AIVSC).
Key Points / Main Content
Competition Overview
The ten-day event was hosted by the Nagpur Group under the guidance of Group Captain Khushal Vyas.
Participants included Air Wing cadets from three premier units: No. 1 MAH Air Sqn (Mumbai), No. 2 MAH Air Sqn (Nagpur), and No. 3 MAH Air Sqn (Pune).
Competitive categories included Drill, Health and Hygiene, Aeromodelling, .22 Rifle Shooting, Skeet Shooting, and Tent Pitching.
Unit Achievements
Nagpur Group: Secured the Overall Championship and Gold in Drill, Aeromodelling (Static and Remote Control), and Health and Hygiene.
Pune Group: Secured the Overall Runner-Up Trophy with notable performances in Skeet Shooting and .22 Rifle Shooting.
Mumbai Group: Won the Tent Pitching title and individual honors in piloting.
Individual Honors
Best Pilot: Cdt/Sgt Khushbu Sharnagat (SW Gold) and Cdt Meghraj Chaudhari (SD).
Aeromodelling: Gold medals awarded to Cdt Tejas Ganar, Cdt/Sgt Riya Tamgade (Static), Cdt/Cpl Priyanshu Mehta, and Cdt/Cpl Atharva Chauhan (Remote Control).
Shooting: Silver in .22 Rifle Shooting (SW) won by Cdt Mrunali Ghagre.
Impact Analysis
Selected CadetsImpact
Cadets who demonstrated high technical proficiency and discipline have been identified for advancement to the next stage of competition.
Action Required
Selected individuals must participate in Pre-Vayu Sainik Camp (PVSC) 1 and PVSC 2 to secure a spot in the national contingent.
Maharashtra Directorate (Air Wing Units)Impact
The successful completion of the IGC validates the effectiveness of the Directorate’s training programs and establishes a qualified pool of candidates for national representation.
Action Required
The Directorate must facilitate the upcoming PVSC training phases to prepare qualifying cadets for the All India Vayu Sainik Camp (AIVSC).
Key Entities Referenced
Inter-Group Competition (IGC) 2026: A ten-day competition for Air Wing NCC cadets from Maharashtra units, serving as a critical selection stage for national-level camps.
No. 2 Maharashtra Air Squadron NCC, Nagpur: The host unit that secured the overall championship title for the second consecutive year.
All India Vayu Sainik Camp (AIVSC): The national-level championship where qualifying cadets represent their state directorate following the IGC and Pre-Vayu Sainik Camps.
Ministry of Defence: The central government ministry responsible for the oversight and administration of the National Cadet Corps (NCC).
Ministry of Defence
No. 2 MAH Air Sqn NCC, Nagpur Clinches
Consecutive IGC Championship
Nagpur Group emerges Overall Champion at Inter-Group
Competition 2026 held at Saoner
प्रव तथ: 19 AUG 2026 8:01PM by PIB Mumbai
Nagpur, 19 August 2026
No. 2 Maharashtra Air Squadron NCC, Nagpur, emerged as the Overall Champion at the
prestigious Inter-Group Competition (IGC) 2026, securing the championship title for the second
consecutive year. The ten-day competition was organised and hosted by No. 2 MAH Air Sqn
NCC, Nagpur, at Saoner from August 4 to 13, 2026, under the guidance of Group Captain
Khushal Vyas, Group Commander, Nagpur Group. The competition brought together Air Wing
cadets from three premier units of Maharashtra—No. 1 MAH Air Sqn NCC, Mumbai, No. 2 MAH
Air Sqn NCC, Nagpur and No. 3 MAH Air Sqn NCC, Pune—who competed in events including
Drill, Health and Hygiene, Aeromodelling, .22 Rifle Shooting, Skeet Shooting and Tent Pitching.
Nagpur Group also secured Gold in Drill, underlining its strength in discipline, coordination and
military bearing. In individual events, Cdt/Sgt Khushbu Sharnagat won Gold in Best Pilot (SW),
while Cdt Siddhi Kardbhajne and Cdt/Sgt Shreshthraj Prasad secured Gold in Health and
Hygiene. Cdt Mrunali Ghagre won Silver in .22 Rifle Shooting (SW). The group continued its
strong showing in Aeromodelling, with Cdt Tejas Ganar and Cdt/Sgt Riya Tamgade winning Goldin Static, LFC Tejas Chahande and Cdt Harsh Jora securing Silver in Control Line, and Cdt/Cpl
Priyanshu Mehta and Cdt/Cpl Atharva Chauhan winning Gold in Remote Control. Nagpur Group
also secured Silver in Tent Pitching and Bronze in Skeet Shooting.
No. 3 MAH Air Sqn NCC, Pune, secured the Overall Runner-Up Trophy, with notable
performances in Skeet Shooting, .22 Rifle Shooting (SD) and Aeromodelling (Control Line). No.
1 MAH Air Sqn NCC, Mumbai, also put up a strong performance, winning the Tent Pitching title,
while Cdt Meghraj Chaudhari was adjudged Best Pilot (SD). The competition provided cadets
with a demanding platform to demonstrate discipline, precision, technical proficiency, teamwork
and competitive spirit, reflecting the high standards developed through rigorous NCC training.
The consecutive victory of No. 2 MAH Air Sqn NCC, Nagpur, reflects the sustained efforts of its
cadets and training staff and marks another significant achievement for the Air Wing units of the
Maharashtra Directorate. The IGC also serves as an important step towards selection for the
next stages of the Vayu Sainik Camp. Following IGC 2026, selected cadets will undergo Pre-
Vayu Sainik Camp (PVSC) 1 and PVSC 2, after which those who qualify will represent the
Maharashtra Directorate at the All India Vayu Sainik Camp (AIVSC).
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