St. Philomena College Cadet Captain Diganth V.S. Selected for All India Nau Sainik Camp 2026
Puttur, June 30, 2026: Cadet Captain Diganth V.S. of St. Philomena College (Autonomous), Puttur, has been selected to represent the Karnataka and Goa Directorate at the prestigious All India Nau Sainik Camp (AINSC) 2026, the highest national-level training and competition camp for the Naval Wing of the National Cadet Corps (NCC).
The camp will be held at INS Shivaji, Lonavala, Maharashtra, from June 30 to July 10, 2026. Regarded as one of the most prestigious camps for Naval Wing cadets, the AINSC brings together the finest NCC cadets from Directorates across the country to compete, train, and demonstrate their seamanship, leadership, and military skills.
Diganth earned his place after successfully clearing a rigorous multi-stage selection process conducted at the Group and Directorate levels. His selection follows an impressive display of proficiency in naval training, discipline, leadership, teamwork, and overall performance, reflecting his dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence.
During the ten-day camp, cadets will participate in a series of highly competitive events, including Boat Pulling, Boat Rigging, Ship Modelling, Drill, Semaphore, Knot Tying, and Service Subject Examinations. These competitions are designed to assess practical seamanship skills, technical competence, physical endurance, and military bearing, while also fostering camaraderie, teamwork, and leadership among participants from across the country.
Representing the Karnataka and Goa Directorate at the national level is considered a matter of great honour and distinction. Diganth’s achievement is a recognition of his individual merit and hard work, while also reflecting the high standards of training imparted by the NCC Naval Wing.
The selection further highlights the growing excellence of the Naval Wing at St. Philomena College (Autonomous), Puttur, in preparing cadets for national-level NCC achievements and leadership opportunities.
The Principal of St. Philomena College (Autonomous) congratulated Cadet Captain Diganth V.S. on his outstanding achievement and appreciated the efforts of Sub Lieutenant Thejaswi Bhat K., Naval Wing Officer, for his dedicated guidance and training that contributed to the cadet’s success.
