The NCC Republic Day (RD) Camp, 2018 commenced at the Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantonment on January 1. Lt Gen BS Sahrawat, SM, Director General National Cadet Corps addressed the cadets and officials on the occasion and called upon all to derive a deep sense of purpose from each activity in the camp which is unique with no parallel.
2070 cadets, including 695 girl cadets drawn from all 29 States and 7 Union Territories of the Country are participating in this one month long Camp. This also includes 102 cadets from J&K and 162 cadets from North Eastern Region (NER).
The cadets are selected through a tough selection process. The cadets attending the camp participate in a number of activities like cultural, National Integration Awareness Programme and Institutional Training Competitions. The camp will be visited by a large number of dignitaries including the Vice President of India, Raksha Mantri, Raksha Rajya Mantri, Chief Minister of Delhi and the Chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force.
The aim of the Republic Day Camp is to enhance the self confidence of cadets, deepen their value systems and provide an exposure to the rich culture and traditions of our nation. Projection of cherished ideals and capabilities of the cadets of the NCC is intrinsic. The camp portrays a reflection of “Mini India”.
While speaking to the media, the Director General highlighted the major achievements of the NCC in Youth and Nation Building, social awareness campaigns, community development, environment protection, sports and adventure.