A Republic Day Contingent comprising 102 NCC Cadets, representing all the three regions of Jammu and Kashmir, met Governor N.N. Vohra, and Mrs. Usha Vohra, the First Lady, at Rajbhavan today. The NCC group was led by Major General S S Jakhar, Additional Director General, National Cadet Corps, Jammu and Kashmir Directorate.The Cadets presented a colourful cultural programme which is planned to be a part of the presentations which this contingent shall make at the National Republic Day Camp at New Delhi in January, 2016. The Governor complimented Maj. Gen. Jakhar and his officers on the high quality of the cultural items presented by the Cadets and wished the contingent high success in the various competitions in which it would be participating at the Republic Day Camp.
The Governor observed that the NCC has a very important role in the nationwide development of youth, who are the future of the nation. He urged the J&K NCC Directorate to be proactive in securing a meaningful share in the projected all India expansion of NCC activities, keeping in view J&K’s diverse and difficult geography. He expressed pleasure on the performance report of J&K’s NCC cadets at various national level events.Wishing the NCC contingent high success in their various competitions at the Republic Day Camp, the Governor said that this group of cadets from all the three regions of Jammu and Kashmir should be proud to be the part of NCC Junior and Senior Divisions and make the best use of this period of their studies to imbibe discipline and develop the capacity of living and working together and strengthening the bonds of unity and enriching their personalities with a larger vision of their role in carrying the country forward.Lauding the efforts of the NCC Cadets, the Governor also announced financial help to the 2016 Republic Day Contingent.
On the occasion, Major General Jakhar, presented the Welcome Address and highlighted the achievements of the cadets during the year 2015.