Assam CM flags in NCC Brahmaputra sailing expedition
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma joined cadets at Pandu Port to mark the end of a 10-day journey.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the flag-in ceremony of the Brahmaputra Sailing Expedition 2026 at Pandu Port in Guwahati on November 6, according to The News Mill. The event welcomed 100 Senior Division and Senior Wing cadets from the 48 and 49 Assam Naval Units following their 10-day journey.
The expedition began on October 28 at Biswanath Ghat and spanned roughly 248 kilometres. The route moved through the districts of Biswanath, Sonitpur, Nagaon, Darrang, Morigaon, and Kamrup Metropolitan.
During the ceremony, Sarma boarded a boat to row with the cadets and congratulated them on finishing the trip. He described the courage of the cadets as highly commendable and praised the NCC Directorate of the North Eastern Region for involving students in such activities.
Organised under the Most Enterprising Naval Unit initiative, the expedition focused on social service, cleanliness, and anti-drug awareness. It also aimed to highlight the legacy of Bir Lachit Barphukan while promoting teamwork and discipline.
The fleet included six DK Whaler boats. The event was attended by Major General Anurag Vij, Additional Director General of the NCC Directorate of the North Eastern Region, and Additional Chief Secretary B. Kalyan Chakravarthy.