Tirunelveli NCC battalion sets record with 44 Agniveer selections

In a milestone achievement, the 5 (TN) Battalion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), Tirunelveli, has facilitated the selection of 44 cadets as Agniveers into the Indian army.

According to a press statement, the Tirunelveli battalion has recorded the highest-ever recruitment by a single NCC Battalion in the country. Operating with a strategic focus, the unit conducted extensive training modules in multiple phases that systematically prepared the ex-cadets for the online written examination and physical proficiency tests.

The intensive preparation enabled the cadets to secure entry into the armed forces, setting a milestone for NCC, nationwide. The achievement also earned the battalion a place in the India Book of Records.

Speaking on the achievement, Lt. Col. Karthikesh Kasinath, Officer Commanding of the 5 (TN) Battalion NCC said, “This entry into the India Book of Records is a testament to the unparalleled discipline, sweat and absolute dedication of our cadets.”