CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Welcomes NCC Cadets After Brahmaputra Sailing Expedition 2026

Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the flag-in ceremony of the Brahmaputra Sailing Expedition 2026 at Pandu Port in Guwahati on November 6. The expedition involved 100 Naval NCC cadets from the 48 and 49 Assam Naval Units. The team completed a 248-kilometre journey across six districts of Assam over 10 days. The expedition began at Biswanath Ghat on October 28 and concluded at Pandu Port, Guwahati. The initiative aimed to promote teamwork, discipline, leadership and adventure among young cadets while celebrating the legacy of Ahom General Bir Lachit Borphukan. Following the ceremony, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed the media. **Source:** Assam Chief Minister's official X account and media reports.