The two-day conference of the Additional Directors General (ADGs) and Deputy Directors General (DDGs) of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) commenced at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 12 March 2026. Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh addressed the conference on the opening day.
In his address, Defence Secretary emphasised the importance of transforming the National Cadet Corps in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. He also appreciated the NCC’s significant contribution to various social outreach programmes conducted across the country.
Defence Secretary, in his interaction with the ADGs and DDGs of all NCC Directorates, called for synergised efforts aligned with the policies and initiatives of the Central Government. Such efforts, he noted, would contribute towards the more effective realisation of the goals and objectives of the National Cadet Corps.
Director General (NCC) Shri Virendra Vats highlighted the initiatives undertaken during the past year to expand the NCC and enhance infrastructure and logistical support. Key issues related to quality of training, infrastructure development, as well as emerging domains such as drone and cyber training were discussed in the conference.
The conference serves as an important platform for senior NCC leadership to deliberate on key policy issues, share best practices and chart a roadmap for further strengthening the organisation and its training framework in the years ahead.