Honour for SITAM NCC cadet
Cadet Vara Prasad displayed exceptional skill and discipline across multiple events, including Tent Pitching, Obstacle Training, Judging Distance and Field Signals, Map Reading, and Health & Hygiene.
In recognition of his achievement, Secretary and Correspondent of Satya Group of Institutions and former Member of Parliament, Dr Botcha Jhansi Lakshmi, along with SITAM Director Majji Sashibhushana Rao, Principal, and Heads of Departments, congratulated the cadet.
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