New Delhi, Jan 18 (UNI) Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar on Monday inaugurated Swachhata Pakhwada organised by National Cadet Corps (NCC) at India Gate with theme of ‘Clean India, Green India, Yeh Hai Mera Dream India’.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Ajay Kumar said that NCC is the largest uniformed youth organisation of the world and has contributed immensely towards ‘Nation Building’ through activities such as Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat, Special National Integration Camps, Leadership & Personality Development and Swachhata Abhiyan Programmes.
He also complimented NCC cadets for their contribution as Corona Warriors to prevent the spread of pandemic through Exercise “NCC Yogdan”.
“NCC has also undertaken mammoth efforts in mobilising public opinion towards the importance of Swachhata, by massive participation in the National Swachhata Pakhwadas”, the visiting dignitary said.
Elaborating the NCC cadets' voluntary participation in various community development and social service schemes, Dr Kumar said that these initiatives have been praise worthy which has impacted a large segment of our population.
He talked about how the multifaceted training imparted to NCC Cadets has produced some very distinguished and prominent alumni who have held or have been holding senior appointments in the Government, Armed Forces and various Civil organizations. “ NCC is rendering yeoman service in creating a reservoir of trained, disciplined and motivated youth, ready to lead the Nation”, the Defence Secretary commented.
The NCC cadets highlighted the significance of accepting Swachhata as a lifestyle through a well choreographed Nukkad Natak. The ceremony culminated with the flagging off of a ‘Plog Run’ visiting dignitary.
During the Swachhata Pakhwada the NCC cadets will keep Rajpath clean for the Republic Day Parade - 2021 by spreading awareness through displaying banners, distribution of pamphlets and showcasing 'Swachhata through Nukkad Nataks.
These cadets organised in 26 teams will also carry out plogging from 'C hexagon' of India Gate to Vijay Path from 18 to 29 January 2021 and in doing so, spread awareness about the importance of cleanliness.
DG NCC Lt Gen Tarun Kumar Aich, and a number of dignitaries of Defence Ministry and NCC were present at the occasion.
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