General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), visited the National Cadets Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2025 at Delhi Cantt. today. In his address to the cadets, General Chauhan underscored the significant role of Indiaโs youth in shaping the nationโs future. Quoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he reaffirmed that the youth, constituting 27% of the countryโs population, are pivotal in driving Indiaโs progress.
The CDS commended the cadets for their remarkable contributions to various national and social initiatives, including the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, Puneet Sagar Abhiyan, Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Camps, and their achievements in the Mavlankar Shooting Championship. He highlighted January as a month of national pride, marked by Youth Day, Veteransโ Day, Army Day, and Republic Day, inspiring cadets to strive for excellence and resilience.
General Chauhan concluded his address with an uplifting recitation of Sohan Lal Dwivediโs poem, โเคฒเคนเคฐเฅเค เคธเฅ เคกเคฐเคเคฐ เคจเฅเคเคพ เคชเคพเคฐ เคจเคนเฅเค เคนเฅเคคเฅ, เคเฅเคถเคฟเคถ เคเคฐเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเฅเค เคเฅ เคนเคพเคฐ เคจเคนเฅเค เคนเฅเคคเฅ,โ encouraging the cadets to persevere and remain optimistic.
The event featured a โGuard of Honourโ presented by cadets from all three wings of the NCC, followed by an impressive band performance by Newman College (Girls) Band from Kerala. General Chauhan also inspected the โFlag Area,โ showcasing innovative models prepared by cadets from 17 NCC Directorates on various social themes. He visited the โHall of Fameโ to learn about NCCโs history, training, and achievements.
The day concluded with a vibrant cultural programme in the Pratap Auditorium, where cadets displayed their artistic talents, leaving the audience, including the CDS and other distinguished guests, thoroughly impressed.
The visit reflected the NCCโs commitment to fostering leadership, discipline, and a spirit of national service among Indiaโs youth.
