An NCC cadet of Shri Guru Teg Bahadur SGTB College Sathiala, affiliated with Guru Nanak Dev University, has brought pride to his institution and region by participating in the Republic Day 2026 celebrations in New Delhi.
Cadet Arshdeep Singh represented the college at the prestigious Republic Day national camp after nearly five months of rigorous preparation. University Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Karamjeet Singh and Dean Colleges Dr. Saroj Arora extended their congratulations on his achievement.
MLA of Baba Bakala constituency Dalbir Singh Tong honoured Arshdeep Singh by paying his second-semester fee as a mark of encouragement. The MLA praised the cadet for bringing laurels to his family and the entire region.
NCC Achievement and College Pride
The NCC unit at the college, operating under the 24 Punjab Battalion NCC, was established in 2021 under the guidance of Associate NCC Officer Dr. (Lt.) Harsimran Kaur. Arshdeep Singh has become the second cadet in the college’s five-year NCC journey to participate in the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
Dr. Harsimran Kaur expressed pride over the cadet’s success, stating that participation in the Republic Day 2026 national camp is a remarkable milestone for the institution. During his visit to New Delhi, Arshdeep also got the opportunity to meet the President of India, the Prime Minister, the Air Chief Marshal, the Director General NCC, and other senior officials. He was also honoured by the Governor of Punjab.
The NCC department of the college actively engages cadets in various national-level activities, including rock climbing, Army attachment camps, Youth Disaster Management programmes, mountaineering camps, and parasailing. Many cadets have also qualified for Agniveer recruitment and secured positions in the Indian Army, Punjab Police, and BSF.
College authorities expressed gratitude to the Commanding Officer Colonel P.S. Riyad, Administrative Officer Colonel Sunit Kotwal, Subedar Major, and all instructors of 24 Punjab Battalion NCC for their support and guidance.
The college staff and cadets welcomed Arshdeep Singh on campus and honoured him for his dedication and achievement, reaffirming their commitment to preparing students for national and international platforms.
