The Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today lauded the NCC for heralding a new era of youth development and national progress by channelizing the youth’s energy for positivity. Describing NCC cadets as important stakeholders in the rise of Bharat, VP said that they are role models for the nation’s youth.
Hon’ble Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar inspected the Guard of Honour at the inauguration of the NCC Republic Day Camp 2024 at Delhi Cantonment. #NCC @HQ_DG_NCC pic.twitter.com/b1nk9Ipp6g
— Vice President of India (@VPIndia) January 5, 2024
Addressing the gathering during inauguration of NCC Republic Day Camp-2024 in New Delhi today, Shri Dhankhar fondly recalled his days as an NCC cadet underlining that “the cadet spirit is eternal and lasting”.
Greetings and a prosperous New Year to all NCC cadets and the NCC fraternity!
Dear cadets, you embody youth’s dynamism and reflect NCC’s instilled discipline.
You are leaders of tomorrow and the most vital stakeholders in the growth and rise of Bharat, home to one-sixth of… pic.twitter.com/c7rYibS2iT
— Vice President of India (@VPIndia) January 5, 2024
Urging the cadets to maintain the highest standards of dignity, he exhorted them to work with the enthusiasm, valor, and dedication to make our Bharat a truly developed nation & a world leader by 2047. “The qualities of discipline and patriotism must remain alive in your hearts, this is the greatest tribute we can pay to our motherland,” he told them.
NCC instills punctuality, resilience, loyalty, and hard work that shape you into active, productive citizens and most valuable human resource of this great country.
By your actions and conduct, you all exemplify “Unity in Diversity.” #NCC @HQ_DG_NCC pic.twitter.com/0h7S6nVJ2J
— Vice President of India (@VPIndia) January 5, 2024
I am confident that you all will continue to work with the same enthusiasm, valour, dedication and commitment to make our Bharat- the largest democracy on the planet- a developed nation and a world leader by 2047. #NCC @HQ_DG_NCC pic.twitter.com/2WzMYfwbjy
— Vice President of India (@VPIndia) January 5, 2024
Recollecting a piece of advice tendered by him to the NCC Cadets last year, Shri Dhankhar was delighted to note their impactful involvement in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, digital transactions, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, and environmental contribution. “NCC ensures your organic growth as ambassadors for national awareness campaigns, fostering integration across cultural, religious, and geographical lines,” he observed.
NCC ensures your organic growth as ambassadors for national awareness campaigns, fostering integration across cultural, religious, and geographical lines. #NCC @HQ_DG_NCC pic.twitter.com/ES5jEKs4WY
— Vice President of India (@VPIndia) January 5, 2024
Commending the increased female participation within the NCC, Shri Dhankhar stated that female cadets will proudly march down the Kartavya Path in two exclusive contingents with two female bands on this Republic Day.
I am happy to note this pro-women change taking place very impactfully within the NCC.
Now there is increasing female participation.
I had the occasion to witness it a while ago! #NCC @HQ_DG_NCC pic.twitter.com/dsKDxq9VIA
— Vice President of India (@VPIndia) January 5, 2024
During the inauguration of NCC Camp, VP also visited flag area which displayed tableaus of different NCC directorates. Thereafter Shri Dhankhar visited the NCC’s ‘Hall of Fame’ and witnessed mesmerising cultural performance by the cadets.
Dear cadets,
Be proud for being Indians.
Take pride in our culture.
Be proud of our phenomenal achievements.
Take pride that you are the greatest stakeholders in the growth of this country, and you have to outshine every other human resource in this planet to secure Bharat… pic.twitter.com/Pppv5Oyfvh
— Vice President of India (@VPIndia) January 5, 2024
Dr Sudesh Dhankhar, Lieutenant General Gurbirpal Singh, AVSM, VSM, Director General, NCC, senior officials from tri-services, NCC cadets from across the country participated in the ceremony.
Read:-> Text of the Vice-President’s address at the NCC Republic Day Camp 2024 (Excerpts)
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