Chandigarh: 09 Oct 19, From winning the Prime Minister's coveted baton to represent India at the Youth Exchange Programme in Singapore.Receiving Air Chief’s trophy today has been a long cherished dream for Cadet Ankit from Chandigarh Air NCCafter taking part in the Republic Day Camp (RDC) held in Delhiand emerging as the All India Best Cadet.

Currently preparing for SSB interview, Ankit said"After joining the No. 1 Chandigarh Air Squadron NCC in 2017, She pursued her passion to be a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force.

“it’s a Great going for Cadet Ankit, I wish her great success in life and a great career to make her parents proud, said Group Captain M R Pandeya, CO Air NCC Chandigarh.Airwing cadets from Chandigarh had won the All India Best title previously in 2015 and in 2016, said Pandeya.

Ankitwas awarded the “Chief of Air staff” trophyby Air Commodore TejbirSingh,AVSM,VSM, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Chandigarh today in aCeremonial Parade on the occasion of Air Force Day.

If everything goes well, I will soon be trainingwith the Air Force," said Ankit"Every one should join NCC. Most people of my age think that NCC is all about march-past and drill. But actually it is preparing us for a respectable future," Ankit said.