Raksha Rajya Mantri (RRM) Shri Sanjay Seth visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2025 at Delhi Cantt on January 18, 2025. He lauded NCC Cadets as Ambassadors of Viksit Bharat @2047 and expressed his delight over the NCC expansion plan of enrolling 20 Lakh cadets.
He also appreciated the enthusiasm of the cadets to join the Armed Forces and serve the nation with selflessness and dedication. In his address, Shri Sanjay Seth congratulated the NCC cadets for showcasing the essence of “mini-India” through their spirited cultural performances.
Commending the cadets for their unwavering efforts toward nation-building, he urged them to continue working tirelessly towards the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. The address ended with the recitation of the famous quote of Former Prime Minister Late Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee "क़दम मिलाकर चलना होगा", to inspire unity, discipline and perseverance amongst the NCC Cadets.
As part of the event, RRM reviewed ‘Guard of Honour’ by the cadets drawn from all the three Wings of NCC. This was followed by an impressive band performance by the cadets from Scindia School, Gwalior.
He also inspected the ‘Flag Area’, prepared by the cadets from all 17 NCC Directorates on various social awareness themes, and was briefed about their respective models. He then visited ‘Hall of Fame’ where he was apprised about the history, training and achievements of NCC.
Post this, RRM visited an exhibition showcasing the innovative projects created by talented cadets of the NCC under the theme “Idea and Innovation.” The exhibition featured a range of inventive concepts presented by cadets from all State Directorates, reflecting their creativity and technical prowess
The visit concluded at the Pratap Hall auditorium, where the RRM and the other distinguished guests witnessed a ‘Cultural Programme’ prepared by the cadets.