V.P. SINGH BADNORE COMPLIMENTS NCC FOR INCULCATING LEADERSHIP SKILLS, PATRIOTISM AND DISCIPLINE AMONGSTS YOUTH
FELICITATES NCC CADETS AT PUNJAB RAJ BHAVAN ON WINNING PRIME MINISTER’S CHAMPIONSHIP BANNER THIRD TIME CONSECUTIVELY
INDIA NEWS CENTRE,CHANDIGARH: The NCC cadets of Punjab and Chandigarh, who participated in the national-level Republic Day camp in New Delhi, were honoured by the Governor of Punjab Sh. V. P. Singh Badnore at an impressive function held at the Punjab Raj Bhawan here today.
The Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh NCC Directorate had won the Prime Minister’s Championship Banner 2018 for the third time consecutively.
Congratulating the young cadets on their spectacular performance at the Republic Day Parade, Sh. Badnore said that they have made the Nation proud by their splendid performance. He also said that the NCC has made an immense contribution towards processes of nation-building and social harmony. It has transformed the lives of millions of youth by sharpening their leadership skills and inculcating in them the core values of patriotism, discipline and selfless service, said Mr. Badnore.
Interacting with the vibrant young brigade, the Governor said the NCC cadets today had brought back memories of his own childhood as an NCC cadet. The governor also recalled when he, as a part of NCC Naval Wing, travelled within Rajasthan and other states to participate in NCC activities and discharged his duties effectively in the spheres of disaster relief, social service and community development.
He exhorted the NCC cadets and NSS volunteers to utilize the opportunities coming on their way with firm resolve and commitment, and contribute positively towards the growth of the nation.
He further expressed contentment over the inclusive role played by the NCC in empowering the youth to take up the challenges of eliminating all forms of social discrimination and exploitation, and work towards national harmony.
Prominent amongst others who graced the occasion included Major General R.S Mann, YSM, Additional Director General NCC Directorate, Group Commanders, Group Captains, Mr. M.P Arora, Special Secretary Education Punjab, Mr. R.K Popli, Director Higher Education UT Chandigarh, Civil and Defence Officers, officers of the department of Higher Education Punjab besides others.