2,274 cadets to take part in NCC Republic Day camp 2024; 907 girls participating
Divyansh | December 30, 2023 | 04:12 PM IST | 1 min read
Cadets and officers from 25 countries, including Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Russia, Tajikistan, UK and others are participating in the NCC Republic Day camp 2024.
NEW DELHI: A total of 2,274 cadets of National Cadets Corps hailing from 28 states and eight union territories are participating in the NCC Republic Day camp 2024, which commenced at the Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt today. The month-long camp will witness participation of 907 girls.
As many as 122 NCC cadets from Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh and 171 from the north-eastern region will participate in the camp. Cadets and officers from 25 countries – Argentina, Botswana, Bhutan, Brazil, Czech Republic, Fiji, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Tajikistan, UK, Venezuela, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Nigeria, Mauritius and Mozambique – will also part of the camp under the youth exchange programme.
In his address, director general NCC Lieutenant General Gurbirpal Singh called upon the cadets to participate wholeheartedly and derive maximum benefits from each activity in the camp. He advised them to display the highest qualities of character, integrity, selfless service, comradeship and teamwork cutting across the barriers of religion, language, caste in the spirit of nation first.
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The Republic Day camp holds the fundamental aim of instilling a sense of patriotism, discipline, and leadership qualities among the cadets. This annual event serves as a platform to offer cadets valuable opportunities for training, engaging in cultural activities, and participating in social service initiatives, thereby nurturing unity and pride.
The cadets will participate in the Prime Minister’s rally, the most prestigious event of the NCC Republic Day Camp, which will be held on January 28. The PM’s rally commences with the guard of honour presented to the PM by NCC Cadets. Contingents from all state NCC directorate participate in the march past. Social activities being undertaken by NCC are displayed in the form of tableaux.
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