Chief of Defence Staff visits NCC Republic Day Camp 2025
Chief of
Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan visited the National Cadets Corps
(NCC) Republic Day Camp 2025 at Delhi Cantt. on January 13, 2025. He reiterated
the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi that the future of India is in
the hands of its youth. The CDS emphasised that the youth comprises 27% of
India's population, making it a reality that the young and ignited minds will
play a crucial role in shaping the country's future. He also highlighted the
achievements of the cadets and their significant contributions to various
government and social initiatives, such as Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, Puneet Sagar
Abhiyan, Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Camps and achievements in Mavlankar
Shooting Championship.
General Anil Chauhan drew attention to the fact that
January is a month of national significance, with prominent days such as Youth
Day, Veterans’ Day, Army Day and Republic Day falling in the month. CDS
concluded his speech by encouraging the NCC cadets to always strive for
excellence, never give up and to be optimistic in life. The address ended with
the recitation of the poem ‘लहरों से डरकर नौका पार नहीं होती, कोशिश करने वालों की हार नहीं होती’
by Sohan Lal Dwivedi.
As part of the event, the Chief of the Defence Staff
reviewed ‘Guard of Honour’ by the Cadets drawn from all the three Wings of NCC.
This was followed by a brilliant band display by the Newman College (Girls)
Band, Kerala. He inspected the ‘Flag Area’, prepared by the cadets from all 17
NCC Directorates on various social awareness themes, and was briefed about
their respective models. He then visited ‘Hall of Fame’ where he was apprised
about the history, training and achievements of NCC. The CDS and the other
distinguished guests witnessed a ‘Cultural Programme’ prepared by the cadets in
the Pratap auditorium.