Chandigarh, Sept. 27 -- The Chandigarh administration is set to hold the first-ever passing out parade of civil defence volunteers on September 30 at the Sports Complex, Sector 7, Chandigarh. The ceremony will begin at 9 am with around 400 trained volunteers taking part in the parade.

The volunteers have undergone comprehensive classroom training at MGSIPA, Sector 26, and intensive field training under the guidance of army officers at Chandimandir Cantonment.

Rajeev Verma, chief secretary of UT Chandigarh, will be the chief guest at the parade. He will review the passing out ceremony and encourage the volunteers for their dedicated service.

The trained civil defence volunteers are expected to play a vital role in assisting the administ...