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IAF Chief Salutes NCC Cadets at Republic Day Camp With Call for Service Beyond Self

His remarks spotlighted cadets’ civil-defence role during Operation Sindoor following the Pahalgam attack.

Overview

  • At Delhi Cantonment, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh praised the NCC’s role in fostering national service and urged youth to put the country before personal gain.
  • He encouraged resilience by citing setbacks in his own career before becoming Air Force chief.
  • The camp features 2,406 participants, including 898 girls, and concludes with the Prime Minister’s Rally on January 28.
  • Cultural performances depicted Operation Sindoor, and Singh later hosted cadets at the Air House with senior officers including Air Marshal A K Bharti and Lt Gen Virendra Vats.
  • Officials say the May 7, 2025 operation targeted terror hideouts in Pakistan and PoK after the Pahalgam attack, as NCC cadets supported emergency drills and blood donation efforts.