Kanpur, 28 September 2026: The National Cadet Corps’ 2 UP CTR NCC unit at IIT Kanpur hosted Brigadier P. K. Shastri, Group Commander, NCC Group Headquarters, Kanpur, for its Annual Technical and Administrative Inspection on 25 September 2026. The inspection covered the unit’s training activities, cadet enrolment, institutional programmes, examinations, camps, administrative preparedness, and social service initiatives.

Colonel Varun Singhal, Commanding Officer, 2 UP CTR NCC, IIT Kanpur, briefed the Group Commander on the functioning of the unit and its activities. A key focus of the inspection was the training standards and drill proficiency of NCC cadets.

Brigadier P. K. Shastri reviewed the training arrangements and interacted with the NCC Instructors, cadets and staff members to understand the unit’s training activities and the experiences of the cadets. He emphasised the importance of maintaining high standards of discipline, turnout, drill and overall conduct.

The inspection also covered the unit’s administrative functioning, including official records, training documentation, cadet-related data, stores and inventory, correspondence, examination-related documentation and other administrative processes. The unit also presented its social service and community development initiatives, through which NCC cadets participate in activities focused on creating awareness, supporting community initiatives and promoting social responsibility.

Brigadier P. K. Shastri, Group Commander, NCC Group Headquarters, Kanpur, appreciated the work undertaken by the Commanding Officer, NCC Instructors, staff and cadets. He encouraged the unit to sustain its focus on high standards of training and administration and continue providing cadets with opportunities for their overall development.

About IIT Kanpur

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, established in 1959, is recognised as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. Renowned for excellence in science, engineering, and interdisciplinary education, IIT Kanpur spans a 1,050-acre lush green campus and comprises 20 departments, 27 centres, three interdisciplinary programmes, and three specialised schools. With over 570 faculty members and more than 9,500 students, the institute continues to lead in innovation, research, and holistic development.

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