11 months ago
84 NCC Cadets Embark on Brahmaputra Sailing Expedition
Eighty-four young cadets from the National Cadet Corps (NCC) have started a big adventure on the Brahmaputra River!
They are sailing on boats for ten days, traveling a long distance to honor a brave old general named Lachit Borphukan.
This trip is part of a special competition for naval cadets.
Along the way, they will learn about teamwork and being adventurous.
The journey started at Biswanath Ghat and will end in Guwahati.
The cadets practiced a lot beforehand to be ready for sailing and any challenges.
Many important people came to wave goodbye and wish them luck on their exciting expedition.
84 NCC cadets have commenced a 10-day, 248 km Brahmaputra River sailing expedition.
The expedition is organized by the NCC Directorate North Eastern Region as part of the MENU 2025 competition.
It aims to honor the Ahom General Bir Lachit Borphukan and foster adventure and nation-building.
Cadets will traverse five districts of Assam, starting from Biswanath Ghat and ending at Pandu Port, Guwahati.
Participants underwent intensive pre-expedition training in sailing, navigation, and survival techniques.
- Who
- 84 Senior Division and Senior Wing Naval NCC Cadets from 48 and 49 Assam Naval Units NCC
- What
- Embarking on the Brahmaputra River Sailing Expedition – MENU 2025, a 248 km, 10-day journey
- Where
- Starting from Biswanath Ghat and culminating at Pandu Port, Guwahati, traversing through five districts of Assam
- When
- Flagged off on Saturday, November 2, 2025, concluding on November 10, 2025
- Why
- To celebrate the valour and leadership of Ahom General Bir Lachit Borphukan and promote the spirit of adventure, teamwork, and nation-building.
Key facts
- Event Name
- Brahmaputra River Sailing Expedition – MENU 2025
- Organized by
- NCC Directorate North Eastern Region (NER)
- Participants
- 84 Senior Division and Senior Wing Naval NCC Cadets
- Route
- Biswanath Ghat to Pandu Port, Guwahati
- Duration
- 10 days
- Distance
- 248 kilometers
- Flag-off Date
- November 2, 2025
Quotes
Lt Col Madhab Chandra Boro
administrative officer of NCC’s 5th Battalion stationed at Darrang College in Tezpur
“The cadets will sail over 248 kilometres in 10 days, traversing through five districts of Assam before culminating the voyage at Pandu Port, Guwahati, on November 10. The team will cover an average distance of 20-25 kilometres per day, with the first halt at Silghat, Nagaon, after covering approximately 30 kilometres.”
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