STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Major General Nilendra Kumar took over as new Additional Director General (ADG) NCC Directorate, J and K.
He took over the charge from Major General S.S Jakhar who has superannuated from service on 30th September, 2016, Defence Spokesperson Lt Col Manish Mehta said.
Major General Nilendra Kumar, he said, is an alumnae of National Defence Academy and was commissioned in the Brigade of Guards in Jun 1982.
Since then Major General Nilendra has held numerous command and staff appointments, Mehta said adding that he commanded his Regiment in field area in Eastern Sector and an Infantry Brigade in Rajasthan.
“The General has vast experience of service in varied environments. He was General Officer Commanding of a Sub Area in Eastern Sector before taking over the present appointment,” Lt Col Mehta added.
In a brief ceremony held at NCC Directorate in Jammu, Major General took over the charge of the State NCC Directorate.
Meanwhile a grand farewell was accorded to the outgoing ADG Major General S.S Jakhar by all officers and staff of NCC Directorate J and K, Lt Col Mehta said.
