Vice President Dhankar Visits NCC Republic Day 2023 Camp, Does The Inauguration. See Pics

The 74th NCC Republic Day Camp 2023 commenced at Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi Cantt on January 02, 2023. It was officially opened by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday.

Vice President Of India Visits NCC Republic Day 2023 Camp. See Pics

The National Cadet Corps' Republic Day camp was officially opened by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday. He urged the cadets to contribute to the development of an ecosystem that keeps the nation first. (Image Source: PTI)

According to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, India is growing faster than ever before. During the opening of the NCC Republic Day Camp -2023 in New Delhi this morning, he stated that the nation has now emerged as a global investment and opportunity destination. (Image Source: PTI)

He described the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 as a 'game changer' while speaking to about 2,500 NCC cadets from across the nation at the camp. He also said that India is set to rise as the third largest economy by the end of this decade.  The vice president lauded the contribution of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) to nation-building by "inculcating character, comradeship and the spirit of selfless service among young students". (Image Source: PTI)

"I congratulate you for being part of this momentous occasion. Undoubtedly, you as NCC cadets will by conduct exemplify and help evolve an ecosystem that will always keep our nation first," he said, as reported by PTI. He further continued, "We are in the 'Amritkal' of our independence. Our Bharat is on the rise as never before. It is now the fifth largest global economy. Only a few months we overtook the UK. By the turn of the decade, we will be the third largest global economy." (Image Source: PTI)

On the occasion, a contingent of NCC cadets drawn from all the three wings namely Army, Navy and Air Force, presented a guard of honour to the Vice President. (Image Source: PTI)

The Vice President was also given the NCC Alumni Association membership by DG NCC Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh on the occasion. (Image Source: PTI)

Additionally, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar went to the recently renovated 'Hall of Fame' and the Flag Area where he listened to the young cadets briefing about their respective states and admired the varied social themes displayed in the Flag Aeeas made by them. (Image Source: PTI)

The vice president claimed that despite linguistic, cultural, religious, and geographic boundaries, NCC promotes national integration by raising youths' understanding of the country's rich past. (Image Source: PTI)

The 74th National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2023 commenced at Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi Cantt on January 02, 2023. (Image Source: PTI)

The one-month Camp will involve 2,155 cadets, including 710 girls, from all 28 States and 8 Union Territories. As part of the youth exchange programme, cadets and officers from 19 friendly nations will also attend the Camp. (Image Source: PTI)

The camp's cadets will take part in a variety of events, such as cultural competitions, national integration awareness programmes, and competitions for various institutional training. (Image Source: PTI)

On January 26, 2023, two NCC marching contingents will take part in the Republic Day Parade. This myriad and demanding set of activities would culminate with the PM’s Rally on the evening of January 28, 2023. (Image Source: PTI)