Last updated on June 21st, 2023 at 04:42 pm
The National Cadet Corps Republic Day Camp 2023 commenced at the Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt on January 02, 2023. A total of 2,155 cadets, 710 of which are girls, are participating in the nearly month-long camp from all 28 States and eight Union Territories, which will culminate with PM’s rally on 28th January. There are 114 cadets from J&K and 120 cadets from the North-Eastern Region.
The cadets will participate in a number of activities during the camp, including cultural competitions, national integration awareness programs, and institutional training. Along with other dignitaries, the Vice President of India, Defense Minister, Minister of State for Defence, Chief Minister of Delhi, Chief of Defense Staff, and Service Chiefs will also visit the camp.
DG NCC Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh, addressing the cadets during the commencement ceremony, exhorted them to participate wholeheartedly in the camp and derive maximum benefits from each activity.
The training philosophy has been refined to accommodate the evolving aspirations of the youth and the expectations of society, according to him.”He said the focus is on personality development, leadership traits, and improving the power skills of the cadets to equip them for the future.”
The goal of the RD camp is to immerse campers in the rich culture and traditions of the country through important events that take place in the national capital leading up to RD. The objective is also to enhance the personality traits of the cadets and strengthen their value system.
