| 22/11/2014 |
| NATIONAL CADET CORPS CELEBRATES 66TH ANNIVERSARY |
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National Cadet Corps (NCC), the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world, raised in 1948, is celebrating its 66th anniversary on 23 Nov 2014 with traditional fervor. At Headquarters level, the
raising day function was 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 Nov 2014, 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. NCC
has always been at the forefront of contribution towards social causes and
community development activities. The cadets in the past have done the nation
and the organisation proud by their achievements in the field of sports and
adventure and have won laurels in the National Shooting and Equestrian
competitions. |
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