Lieutenant General Virendra Vats, AVSM, SM, VSM, Director General, National Cadet Corps (NCC), visited the NCC Directorate (Uttar Pradesh) on his maiden visit after assuming charge as DG NCC. The visit marked an important engagement with officers, staff, and cadets, reaffirming the organization’s enduring role in youth development and nation-building.
Reviewing Initiatives and Achievements
During his visit, Lt Gen Vats reviewed the ongoing initiatives, training programmes, and outreach activities of the Uttar Pradesh Directorate. He appreciated the Directorate’s efforts in enhancing the training standards, participation levels, and community service engagements of NCC cadets across the state.
Shaping Responsible Citizens
In his address, the DG NCC emphasized the pivotal role of NCC in shaping the youth into responsible, capable, and patriotic citizens of India. He highlighted how NCC’s structured training in discipline, leadership, and teamwork equips cadets to face future challenges with confidence and integrity.
Inspiring Commitment to Core Values
Lt Gen Vats’s words of encouragement inspired all ranks to uphold NCC’s core values of Discipline, Leadership, Service, and Courage. He called upon officers and instructors to continue fostering character, civic responsibility, and national pride among cadets, in alignment with the organization’s motto — “Unity and Discipline.”
Reinforcing NCC’s Legacy in Uttar Pradesh
The visit underlined the NCC Directorate (UP)’s commitment to operational excellence, youth empowerment, and social contribution through a wide range of activities — from adventure training and environmental awareness to community development initiatives.
