Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi visited the NCC Republic Day Parade Camp at Delhi Cantt. In his address, he encouraged the cadets to continue striving for excellence and emphasised on the fact that serving the nation goes beyond the Armed Forces. He also stated that the foundation laid by NCC equips them for leadership roles in every field.
The COAS also commended the NCC’s selfless efforts in the service and national building. He lauded the cadets for their active participation in a number of community programmes, blood donation campaigns, environmental conservation initiatives and social awareness activities. The Chief of the Army Staff while remembering his own cadet days, threw light upon the fact that the cadets of today will play a very crucial role towards Viksit Bharat.
General Upendra Dwivedi concluded his address by wishing the cadets success in all their future endeavours, reinforcing the importance of their roles as the future leaders of a prosperous and strong India. In the end, he quoted Late General Bipin Rawat, the first Chief of Defence Staff, “silently carve out your identity, for the winds will sing your praise”.
As part of the programme, the Chief of the Army Staff reviewed the Guard of Honour consisting of contingents of Army, Navy, Air Force and girl cadets. He witnessed a band performance by the Government High School, Mizoram. General Upendra Dwivedi also appreciated the efforts made by the cadets in preparation of the theme based ‘Flag Area’ depicting social awareness programs and community development campaigns.
NCC cadets showcased their skill of model building in both static and functional ship models. The cadets also put up a small cultural program showcasing their culture and commitment to ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ through music, vocal & demonstrative art performance.