Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) at Delhi Cantt on January 8, 2026. He reviewed the 'Guard of Honour' presented by the NCC cadets from all the three wings comprising Army, Navy, and Air Force, followed by a band display by the girl cadets of Birla Balika Vidyapeeth, Pilani, Rajasthan.
Air Chief Marshal also inspected the 'Flag Area', prepared by cadets from all the 17 NCC Directorates on various social awareness themes, after which he visited the NCC ‘Hall of Fame’. While addressing the cadets, CAS expressed his confidence in the youth of India and lauded the role played by NCC in nation-building and shaping disciplined, patriotic and value-driven citizens.
He highlighted the tremendous presence of NCC across the country, making it the largest uniformed organization in the world with over 20 lakh cadets, comprising 40% girl cadets. Air Chief Marshal Singh appreciated the active participation of NCC Cadets during Operation Sindoor and in promoting various government initiatives.
He urged the cadets to uphold nationalism beyond uniform and strive for continuous improvement with a ‘never say die’ attitude in life. Highlighting the importance of Republic Day Camp, CAS congratulated the cadets for securing a place to represent their respective directorates at RDC 2026.
NCC cadets displayed an enthralling cultural show showcasing the rich and varied culture of India through group song, ballet and group dance performances, which was appreciated by the Air Chief Marshal and other distinguished guests.