"Commendable efforts in nation-building..." CDS General Anil Chauhan lauds NCC cadets
Jan 12, 2024
New Delhi [India], January 12 : Lauding the NCC cadets at NCC Republic Day Camp 2024 in Delhi, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Anil Chauhan said that he was happy to note the commendable efforts of the NCC cadets in nation-building.
"...Your training, ideals, ethos and the character of the organisation from which you are actually place you rightly to lead the youth of the country so that the nation's aspirations to become a developed country by 2047 get fructified. I am happy to note the commendable efforts of the NCC cadets in nation-building. Your contribution to International Yoga Day, Har Ghar Tiranga, Puneet Sagar Abhiyan and similar initiatives are praiseworthy..." said Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Anil Chauhan.
Meanwhile, a total of 2,274 cadets from all 28 states and eight Union Territories are participating in the month-long National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2024. With 907 girls, this year's camp saw the largest participation of girl cadets.
Camp 2024 commenced at the Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt, with the Sarva Dharma Puja on December 30, 2023. This diverse participation includes 122 cadets from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, apart from 171 from the North-Eastern Region, effectively portraying a microcosm of 'Mini India'.
Earlier, on January 9, General Manoj Pande, Chief of Army Staff, visited the National Cadet Corps Republic Day Camp 2024 at the DGNCC Camp in New Delhi and urged cadets to put their hearts and minds into everything they undertake and become role models for the youth of the country.
The Chief of Army Staff reviewed an impressive 'Guard of Honour' by smartly turning out cadets drawn from all three wings of NCC, i.e. Army, Navy and Air Force.This was followed by a band display by NCC cadets from Scindia School.
Later, the COAS visited the 'Flag Area' created by the NCC cadets depicting social awareness themes and cultural activities. The cadets provided him with a detailed briefing about their respective State Directorate themes.
General Manoj Pande expressed his delight in the fact that many former NCC cadets hold high positions in the government and armed forces.
He also urged the cadets to put their hearts and minds into everything they undertake and become role models for the youth of our nation. He also highlighted the significant contribution of NCC in national building activities, including social service schemes like Blood Donation Camps, Environmental conservation, Puneet Sagar Abhiyan, etc.
Afterwards, the COAS visited the 'Hall of Fame', a proud possession of the NCC that displays a rich archival collection of alumni photographs, models, motivational items, and other themes from the three wings of the NCC.
The Chief of Army Staff, along with other distinguished guests, also witnessed a 'Cultural Programme' performed by the NCC cadets in the auditorium.
