COAS Gen Manoj Pande enthralled by NCC cadets at NCC Republic Day Camp
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Equip yourselves with determination and move ahead with firm resolve: COAS asks NCC cadets
Shyam Sood
Rajouri-New Delhi, January 9: General Manoj Pande, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, Chief of Army Staff on Tuesday visited the NCC Republic Day Camp-2024 at the DGNCC Camp in Delhi where he was received by Director General NCC Lieutenant General Gurbirpal Singh, AVSM, VSM.
General Manoj Pande reviewed an impressive ‘Guard of Honour’ by smartly turned-out cadets drawn from all three Wings of NCC i.e. Army, Navy, Air Force which was followed by a brilliant band display by NCC cadets of Scindia School.
Later he visited the ‘Flag Area’ created by the NCC cadets depicting social awareness themes and cultural activities & the cadets provided him a detailed briefing about their respective State Directorate themes.
General Manoj Pande also visited the ‘Hall of Fame’, a proud possession of the NCC that displays a rich archival collection of alumni photographs, models, motivational items, and other themes from the three wings of the NCC.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), along with other distinguished guests also witnessed a spectacular ‘Cultural Programme’ performed by the talented NCC cadets in the auditorium.
“In fact, it is a matter of delight that many former NCC cadets hold high positions in the Government and Armed Forces,” said COAS.
He motivated cadets to take a leadership role in various professions in addition to Armed Forces & urged the cadets to put their heart and mind into everything they undertake and become role models for the youth of our nation.
General Manoj Pande highlighted the significant contribution of NCC in national building activities including social service schemes like blood donation camps, environmental conservation and Puneet Sagar Abhiyan etc.
The COAS applauded the cadets for their impeccable turnout, impressive ‘Guard of Honour’ and a captivating cultural programme.
“Believe in yourselves & equip yourselves with determination and move ahead with firm resolve,” said COAS while motivating NCC cadets & wished them success in their future endeavours
