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September 16, 2026 7:21 PM

20 NCC girl cadets complete 250-km high-altitude trek in Ladakh

Twenty NCC girl cadets selected from across the country have successfully completed a 30-day, 250-kilometre high-altitude trek across Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh. The cadets completed the ‘Aparajita-Parang La 2026’ trek, traversing the 5,578-metre Parang La Pass connecting Himachal Pradesh’s Spiti Valley with Ladakh’s Changthang region. The All India Girls High Altitude Long Trek, a flagship adventure activity of the National Cadet Corps, was flagged off at Karzok in Ladakh by Director...

August 2, 2026 2:30 PM

NCC organises Cyclothon 2026 to mark 79 years of India’s Independence

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) on Sunday organised Cyclothon 2026 in New Delhi to commemorate 79 years of India's Independence, with the event promoting fitness, environmental responsibility and sustainable living while reinforcing the values of patriotism, discipline, unity and national service. The cyclothon was flagged off by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya in the presence of Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, boxing legend M.C. Mary Kom, tennis star Lean...

June 21, 2026 11:59 AM

Over 8.3 lakh NCC cadets participate in International Day of Yoga celebrations across India

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 with enthusiastic participation from more than 8.30 lakh cadets, Associate NCC Officers, Permanent Instructors, and staff members across the country, reaffirming its commitment to promoting fitness, discipline, and holistic development among India's youth. As part of the nationwide observance, synchronized yoga sessions were conducted at more than 5,000 locations, bringing together NCC personnel in a collect...

January 28, 2026 9:08 AM

PM Modi to share thoughts on ‘nation first’ at NCC rally today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the annual National Cadet Corps (NCC) PM Rally on Wednesday at the Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi, where he will share his thoughts on the theme of “nation first” and character development. The NCC PM Rally will mark the grand culmination of the month-long NCC Republic Day Camp 2026, which saw the participation of 2,406 cadets from across the country, including 898 girl cadets. The rally will also witness the participation of 207 youth and officer...

January 19, 2026 6:43 PM

Chief of Naval Staff visits NCC cadets at Republic Day Camp 2026

Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 at Delhi Cantonment on Monday, where he interacted with cadets and lauded their discipline, commitment and service to the nation. On his arrival, Admiral Tripathi was accorded a Guard of Honour by NCC cadets drawn from the Army, Navy and Air Force wings. Addressing the gathering, the Naval Chief recalled his own days as an NCC cadet and congratulated the participants on bein...

July 11, 2025 8:22 PM

NCC ideal for India’s youth: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday chaired the first Governing Council Meeting of the National Cadet Corps Alumni Association (NCCAA) at South Block, New Delhi. Addressing the delegation, the Defence Minister described the NCC as “a platform that presents an ideal for the youth of the country.” He termed former NCC cadets as strong pillars of India who are contributing to the nation’s development across diverse fields — not passively, but as active drivers of change. “We need t...

May 19, 2025 8:57 PM

NCC cadets successfully summit Mount Everest for the third time; return safely to base camp

In a proud moment for the nation, a ten-member mountaineering team of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) has successfully scaled Mount Everest (8,848.86 metres), the world’s highest peak. According to the Ministry of Defence, the cadets reached the summit on Sunday and safely returned to the Everest Base Camp on Monday. This marks NCC’s third successful expedition to Mount Everest, following previous feats in 2013 and 2016. This year’s team comprised an equal number of boy and girl cadets, al...

January 24, 2025 9:58 PM

PM Modi encourages Republic Day participants to engage in social change and nation-building

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday engaged in a vibrant and informal interaction with NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, tribal guests, and tableaux artists who are set to participate in the upcoming Republic Day parade. The meeting took place at his residence, Lok Kalyan Marg, and was followed by colourful cultural performances that showcased India’s rich cultural diversity. In a departure from past practices, the Prime Minister conducted the session in a unique and engaging manner, opting for...

December 30, 2024 3:51 PM

NCC Republic Day Camp 2025 kicks off with record participation of girl cadets

The NCC Republic Day (RD) Camp-2025 commenced at the Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi Cantt on Monday, with a "Sarva Dharm Pooja" ceremony. This year’s camp has seen record participation from girl cadets, with 917 girls out of a total of 2,361 cadets, making it the largest representation of female cadets in the camp’s history. Cadets from all 28 states and 8 Union Territories are attending the month-long event. The camp also includes 114 cadets from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, and 178 ...

November 24, 2024 1:14 PM

“When the youth brainstorm on taking the country forward, we definitely get concrete results”: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the youth of the country for their significant contributions to India's progress and emphasized that when young people come together to brainstorm ideas for the country's future, "concrete results" are achieved. Speaking during the 116th episode of his radio program, Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister celebrated the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Raising Day and reflected on his own "invaluable" experience as an NCC cadet. He said that the Corps has play...