Mysore/Mysuru: City NCC Senior Under Officer (SUO) Mukkatira Kalpana Kuttappa, associated with the 14 Kar Bn NCC in Mysuru, has been honoured with the prestigious Raksha Mantri Padak for the year 2023.
Kalpana stands out as one of the two cadets selected for this esteemed award, as announced by the NCC Director General, recognising her unwavering sincerity, dedication and outstanding performance within the NCC. The Raksha Mantri Padak comes with a cash prize of Rs. 30,000, a medal and a citation. Apart from her commendable contributions to the NCC, Kalpana is a renowned skater. She played a crucial role in the success of the Indian Junior Women 3,000m Relay Team, securing the 2nd position in the 19th Asian Roller Skating Championships held at Beidaihe, China in October 2023.
