PM exhorts NCC cadets to usher positive change in society
30 Jan 2013 5:25 AM IST
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday exhorted the National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets to usher positive change in society and contribute their best towards nation building. He was addressing the young NCC cadets after taking the salute at a ceremonial parade held at Garrison Parade Ground at Delhi by 17 marching and one mounted contingents.
‘NCC is the foremost organisation that empowers the youth with sound values and cherished ideals, yet offering plethora of opportunities to excel in all walks of life and become worthy citizens of our great nation,’ said Singh and acknowledged the vital role and commitment of the NCC to groom the future leaders which is the need of the hour. The prime minister complimented Lt General P S Bhalla, PVSM, AVSM DG NCC and entire fraternity of NCC for their dedicated and sustained effort to shape up the future of the country.
In the parade with these young custodians of the nation, 51 cadets from six friendly foreign countries also participated under Youth Exchange Programme and marched in sync along with their Indian counterparts. The smart march past was followed by a display of versatile skills by the selected cadets of three wings of the NCC. The cadets carrying out thrilling and daring drops from Advance Light Helicopters and MI 17 helicopters using slithering technique; attack on an enemy position by Combat Team comprising of NCC cadets, inducting reinforcement , casualty evacuation and Small Team Insertion Extraction. Adventurous and thrilling Para Sailing by NCC Cadets which was next in the order kept the audience spell bound. The cultural events were also performed by cadets.
It was followed by five Tableaux comprising Army, Air, Naval Wing, Sports, Adventure and Environmental, Social and community service activities magnificently showcasing multifarious activities undertaken by cadets including Deo Tibba Mountaineering Expedition and forthcoming All NCC Mount Everest Mountaineering Expedition. The Air Wing cadets then presented their flying skills in their Zen, Microlites.
The PM also presented awards to extraordinary cadets. The awardees include Kritika Singh, Shubham Kumar, Omang Shrivastava, Bhupender Kumar Singh, Pushpender Singh, Mamta Chaudhary, Senior Under Officer RSM Cheema and Surya Pratap Singh. The prestigious Prime Minister Banner was awarded to Champion Maharasthra Directorate.
‘NCC is the foremost organisation that empowers the youth with sound values and cherished ideals, yet offering plethora of opportunities to excel in all walks of life and become worthy citizens of our great nation,’ said Singh and acknowledged the vital role and commitment of the NCC to groom the future leaders which is the need of the hour. The prime minister complimented Lt General P S Bhalla, PVSM, AVSM DG NCC and entire fraternity of NCC for their dedicated and sustained effort to shape up the future of the country.
In the parade with these young custodians of the nation, 51 cadets from six friendly foreign countries also participated under Youth Exchange Programme and marched in sync along with their Indian counterparts. The smart march past was followed by a display of versatile skills by the selected cadets of three wings of the NCC. The cadets carrying out thrilling and daring drops from Advance Light Helicopters and MI 17 helicopters using slithering technique; attack on an enemy position by Combat Team comprising of NCC cadets, inducting reinforcement , casualty evacuation and Small Team Insertion Extraction. Adventurous and thrilling Para Sailing by NCC Cadets which was next in the order kept the audience spell bound. The cultural events were also performed by cadets.
It was followed by five Tableaux comprising Army, Air, Naval Wing, Sports, Adventure and Environmental, Social and community service activities magnificently showcasing multifarious activities undertaken by cadets including Deo Tibba Mountaineering Expedition and forthcoming All NCC Mount Everest Mountaineering Expedition. The Air Wing cadets then presented their flying skills in their Zen, Microlites.
The PM also presented awards to extraordinary cadets. The awardees include Kritika Singh, Shubham Kumar, Omang Shrivastava, Bhupender Kumar Singh, Pushpender Singh, Mamta Chaudhary, Senior Under Officer RSM Cheema and Surya Pratap Singh. The prestigious Prime Minister Banner was awarded to Champion Maharasthra Directorate.
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