{"id":6928,"date":"2025-07-21T07:08:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T14:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenortherngazette.com\/?p=6928"},"modified":"2025-07-21T07:08:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T14:08:49","slug":"graphic-era-ncc-cadet-wins-two-medals-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenortherngazette.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/21\/graphic-era-ncc-cadet-wins-two-medals-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Graphic Era NCC cadet wins two medals in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Graphic Era NCC cadet wins two medals in the UK<\/p>\n<p>Dehradun, July 21<\/p>\n<p>A student from Graphic Era University has once again brought great pride to the nation and the university by achieving remarkable success at the international level. Vinayak Thakur, a student of Graphic Era and Senior Under Officer, recently won two prestigious awards \u2014 Best Army Section Cadet and Best Overall Cadet of India \u2014 at the Indian Youth Exchange Program held in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>Vinayak Thakur is a seventh-semester B.Tech (CSE) student at Graphic Era Deemed University. During the 21-day international program, he served as a Platoon Commander and participated in various military field exercises conducted in England, Scotland, and Wales. He demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic skills while collaborating with cadets from countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Poland. Earlier, SUO Vinayak Thakur was also honored with the DG NCC Commendation for his outstanding performance at the national level. Vinayak aspires to serve in the Indian Armed Forces as an officer in the future.<\/p>\n<p>He credits his success to the constant encouragement and guidance of the Chairman of Graphic Era University Dr. Kamal Ghanshala. On this occasion, Dr. Ghanshala congratulated Vinayak on his exceptional achievement and said that students like him portrays the strength and discipline of the Indian youth. His leadership, dedication, and patriotism not only reflect Graphic Era\u2019s academic and social vision but also serve as an inspiration for the nation\u2019s future. Vinayak\u2019s achievement is a moment of pride not just for the university but for the entire country.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Graphic Era NCC cadet wins two medals in the UK Dehradun, July 21 A student from Graphic Era University has once again brought great pride to the nation and the university by achieving remarkable success at the international level. 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