NCC Moulds Youth Into Responsible Citizens : Dr.Bhamre

    Dr. Subhash Bhamre, Minister of State for Defence, today addressed the cadets of  National Cadet Corps (NCC) in Republ Day Camp (RDC) at the Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt.  On arrival, the Minister of State for Defence was received by Director General NCC Lieutenant General  P P Malhotra.A contingent of all the three wings namely Army, Navy and Air Force, presented an impressive “Guard of Honour” to the Minister of State for Defence on his arrival. NCC cadets thereafter presented a fine band display.

Speaking on the occasion Dr.Bhamre said  “NCC has played a stellar role in grooming the youth of the country by developing discipline, character, spirit of adventure and ideals of selfless service in them and thus moulding them into responsible citizens.”  Admiring  the spirit of adventure among cadets, Dr. Bhamre added “ The NCC has consistently played a pivotal role, in imbibing in our youth the spirit of adventure. NCC  boy and girl cadets successfully summited Mt Saifee and Mt Deo Tibba apart from taking part in Sailing Expedition, Para Basic Course and Rock Climbing activities.”

 Dr Bhamre also visited the ‘Flag Area’ prepared by the NCC cadets, depicting various social awareness themes and cultural activities. The cadets briefed the Minister of State for Defence in detail about their respective State Directorate themes, aimed at national integration and development. The versatile NCC cadets then presented a spectacular Cultural Programme in the NCC auditorium, depicting the rich cultural heritage of our Nation.

Dr Bhamre complimented the cadets for their smart drill today and appreciated the commitment of NCC to ‘Groom Future Leaders’.  Highlighting the mass appeal and Pan India footprint, he lauded NCC for its vital contribution in Youth Empowerment and Nation Building.

 The RD Camp is being 2,070 cadets including 698 girl cadets drawn from 29 States and seven Union Territories are participating in this Camp, which would be culminated with the Prime Minister’s Rally on January 28, 2019. In addition a total of 101 foreign cadets from ten friendly foreign countries are participating under the NCC Youth Exchange Programme. The cadets attending the Camp are participating in a number of activities, like cultural programmes, national integration awareness and institutional training competitions.