Jashpur Gets NCC Air Squadron at PM SHRI School
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Raipur, July 25
In a significant development for the youth of Jashpur district, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai’s persistent efforts have led to the approval for establishing an NCC Air Squadron at PM SHRI Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Jashpur. This will be the 3rd CG NCC Air Squadron in Chhattisgarh, marking a milestone that is set to elevate career prospects for local students in the field of defence and aviation.
To officially mark the launch, CM Vishnu Deo Sai pinned badges on 25 selected NCC cadets at the school, symbolising the formal commencement of their registration. Among these cadets, 13 are girls and 12 are boys. The Chief Minister wished them a bright future ahead. On the occasion, Wing Commander Shri Vivek Kumar Sahu presented a memento to the Chief Minister in honour of his support for the initiative. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including MLA Smt. Gomti Sai, MLA Smt. Raimuni Bhagat, District Panchayat President Shri Salik Sai, Municipal Council President Shri Arvind Bhagat, Vice President Shri Yash Pratap Singh Judev, and District Panchayat Vice President Shri Shaurya Pratap Singh Judev, alongside other public representatives, officials, and staff members.
*CM’s Vision Turns into Reality: Jashpur Air Squadron Takes Off*
It is noteworthy that during the last NCC Day celebrations, CM Sai had expressed his desire to expand the Air NCC training facilities to other towns in Chhattisgarh equipped with airstrips, similar to Raipur. Until recently, only Raipur had an operational Air NCC unit and aviation training program. Cities like Jagdalpur, Bilaspur, Ambikapur, and Jashpur—despite having airstrips—lacked such opportunities.
Acting on this vision, the Agardih airstrip in Jashpur was approved in March this year for the 3 CG Air NCC Squadron. A microlight aircraft was dispatched to Jashpur to provide hands-on training to cadets. Nearly 100 cadets received real-time flying experience during the program. CM Sai personally visited the airstrip to inspect the training sessions and interacted with the cadets, who enthusiastically shared their technical knowledge about the aircraft with him.
*Career Opportunities Soar for Trained NCC Cadets*
The 3 CG NCC Air Squadron stands out nationally as the only one with cadets from AIIMS, MBBS, and nursing backgrounds. The cadets here enjoy multiple career avenues, including 25 vacancies per course in the Indian Armed Forces through UPSC and SSB interviews, 50 vacancies per course through SSC for the Officers Training Academy (OTA), which requires only an SSB interview—no UPSC exam needed, 20 reserved seats for girls in these programs, 10% quota in all Air Force flying training courses without needing AFCAT or UPSC exams, Bonus marks ranging from 2 to 10 for recruitment in paramilitary forces, Priority in employment in several industries for holders of the NCC ‘C’ certificate.
With these career pathways now accessible through the new Air NCC Squadron in Jashpur, local youth—especially from remote and tribal areas—will have unprecedented access to national-level defence training and employment opportunities. This development is being hailed as a transformative move for the district, aligning perfectly with the state’s broader vision of youth empowerment and national service.