National Cadet Corps (NCC), the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world, raised in 1948, will be celebrating its 66th anniversary on 23 November with traditional fervor. At headquarters level, the raising day function will be marked by paying homage at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate to the martyrs of the Indian Defence forces who made the supreme sacrifice. Wreaths are laid on behalf of 17 Directorates of the NCC, Cadets, Associated NCC Officers and the three Services.
On 22 November, Lt Gen Aniruddha Chakravarty, VSM, director general NCC and selected cadets laid wreaths on behalf of the entire NCC fraternity. To commemorate the NCC Day, a tree plantation drive is also being undertaken by the NCC Cadets along with 132 TA Battalion (Eco) RAJPUT at Asola Wildlife Sanctuary, Chattarpur.
The NCC raising day is also celebrated in the state capitals, where cadets participate in march past, cultural activities and social development programmes.