MNS:- Minister of State for Defence and Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports (Independent Charge) Shri Jitendra Singh paid a visit to the DGNCC, Republic Day Camp-2013 at the Garrison Parade Ground, today. He was received by the Director General National Cadet Corps, Lieutenant General PS Bhalla.
In his address, Shri Jitendra Singh, RRM complimented the cadets for their smart drill and enthusing displays. He also appreciated the commitment of National Cadet Corps to ‘Groom Future Leaders’. Highlighting the immense contributions of NCC, he mentioned it to be the foremost organisation engaged in Youth Empowerment, promoting unique mix of scholastic education and multifaceted activities enabling all round development of young generation in the country.
He also added that NCC training inculcates, leadership, discipline, confidence, courage, Camaraderie and soft skills in an individual thereby equip him to face challenges in life and emerge as a Winner. He also exhorted the NCC cadets to emulate the illustrous alumni NCC fraternity for ushering change in society by their unique training experiences besides contributing towards ‘Nation Building’. Earlier on arrival, the RRM was presented an impressive ‘Guard of Honour’ by selected cadets followed by soulful melodious rendition by Cadets Band from North Eastern Region (NER). The NCC cadets from Maharashtra Directorate as Lazium artists then enthralled the visiting dignitary and other eminent spectators with their spectacular display.
During his visit to Flag Area later, RRM was confidently briefed by young Cadets about their respective State Tableaux on contemporary socio-economic themes. Thereafter, RRM visited ‘Hall of Fame’, a proud possession of NCC with display of rich archival collection of alumni photographs, models, motivational and other visual delights of the three wings of NCC.
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