CM Sukhu Congratulates Nadaun's Katyan Patiyal on NIC Completion
Synopsis
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu publicly congratulated Katyan Patiyal of Ghadoh village, Nadaun, for completing the NCC National Integration Camp 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' at Malot, Punjab, urging the cadet to keep bringing honour to Nadaun and Himachal Pradesh.
Key Takeaways
Katyan Patiyal of Ghadoh village, Nadaun completed the NCC National Integration Camp (NIC) at Malot, Punjab .
The camp was held under the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' initiative, a 2015 Ministry of Education scheme promoting inter-state youth exchange.
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu personally acknowledged the achievement on 30 September 2026 , linking it to pride for Nadaun and Himachal Pradesh .
The National Cadet Corps , founded in 1948 , has conducted National Integration Camps as a unity and leadership mandate since its inception.
Nadaun is CM Sukhu's own assembly constituency, giving the public congratulation added local significance.
A young cadet from a small Himachal village has earned a personal shout-out from the state's top office. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday, 30 September 2026 publicly congratulated Katyan Patiyal of Ghadoh village, Nadaun, for successfully completing the National Integration Camp (NIC) — held under the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' banner — at the NCC National Academy in Malot, Punjab.
In his post, CM Sukhu wrote: 'Katyan Patiyal of Ghadoh village in my assembly constituency Nadaun participated in the National Integration Camp (NIC) — Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat — held at the NCC National Academy, Malot, Punjab, and completed it successfully. Heartfelt congratulations to Katyan for this achievement. Keep moving forward with this same hard work, dedication and discipline, and bring glory to Nadaun and Himachal Pradesh. My warmest wishes, Katyan.'
What the NIC 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' camp actually is
The National Cadet Corps, established in 1948 under the Ministry of Defence, has run National Integration Camps as a core part of its mandate since its founding — bringing cadets from across states together for joint training, cultural exchange, and leadership development. The 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' scheme, launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Education, added a sharper inter-state dimension: state pairings and youth programmes designed explicitly to build cross-regional understanding. The Malot camp in Punjab sits squarely within that tradition, drawing cadets away from home turf and into unfamiliar territory — which is precisely the point.Nadaun's quiet pride in a national stage
Nadaun, an assembly constituency in Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, is the seat CM Sukhu himself represents — making the congratulation more than routine courtesy. For a village-level cadet to complete a nationally organised camp at a premier NCC facility draws direct attention to the constituency's youth, and Sukhu's public message amplifies that recognition beyond local circles. Chief ministers routinely issue such acknowledgements, but the personal framing — naming the village, the individual, and invoking Nadaun alongside Himachal Pradesh — underscores how grassroots NCC participation is projected as a state-level achievement. Katyan's completion of the camp is a reminder that the pipeline from a Himalayan village to a national training ground is alive and active. Keep watching what these cadets do next.Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NCC National Integration Camp Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat?
It is a residential camp organised by the National Cadet Corps under the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' initiative, which brings cadets from different states together at a common venue — such as the NCC National Academy in Malot, Punjab — for joint training, cultural exchange, and leadership development aimed at fostering national unity.
Who is Katyan Patiyal and why did CM Sukhu congratulate him?
Katyan Patiyal is a youth from Ghadoh village in the Nadaun assembly constituency of Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, who completed the NCC National Integration Camp at Malot, Punjab. CM Sukhu congratulated him because Nadaun is Sukhu's own constituency and he publicly recognised the achievement as a matter of local and state pride.
What is the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat scheme?
Launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Education, 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' promotes inter-state cultural and educational exchanges through state pairings and youth programmes, with the goal of deepening mutual understanding across India's regions.
What is the NCC National Academy in Malot, Punjab?
The NCC National Academy at Malot in Punjab is a premier facility of the National Cadet Corps where national-level camps, including the National Integration Camp, are conducted for cadets drawn from across the country.
What did CM Sukhu say to Katyan Patiyal?
CM Sukhu congratulated Katyan on successfully completing the NIC and urged him to continue with the same hard work, dedication, and discipline, expressing hope that Katyan would bring honour to both Nadaun and Himachal Pradesh.
