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**The Hindu: NCC Launches All India Trekking Expedition in Tirupati**

**Tirupati, India – September 26, 2025, 08:26 PM IST** – The All India NCC Trekking Expedition-2025, dubbed ‘AP TREK 1,’ officially commenced today in Tirupati. A formal flag-off ceremony marked the beginning of the mega-camp, which will see 509 cadets and 15 associate officers representing multiple states and Union Territories participating in a trek through the Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve.

The expedition brings together cadets from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Karnataka, and the Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands. Over the course of the camp, participants will explore the region’s unique biodiversity, with planned visits to the SV Zoological Park, Nagaravanam ecological park, Regional Science Centre, and Tirumala hills.

“The educational tour will expose the cadets to the floral and faunal biodiversity of the region and the unique species available here, besides providing a valuable cross-cultural exchange,” stated Tirupati NCC Group Commander Colonel Satinder Dahiya.

The expedition will conclude with a grand cultural program showcasing the diverse art and dance traditions of the participating regions.

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