NCC Republic Day Camp 2026 Opens With Record 2,406 Cadets

Overview

• The camp began on December 30 at the Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi Cantonment with a Sarv Dharm Pooja.
• The cohort includes 898 girl cadets drawn from 28 states and eight Union Territories, marking the highest participation so far.
• Cadets and officers from 25 friendly foreign countries are slated to join under the Youth Exchange Programme.
• The schedule features inter-directorate competitions including Best Cadet, small-arms firing, flag-area design, and marching contingent training.
• Director General NCC Lieutenant General Virendra Vats welcomed cadets and urged them to uphold character, integrity, selfless service, comradeship, and teamwork.