Joint State Representatives and A/D Conference of NCC held in New Delhi

Hyderabad: Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth inaugurated the Joint State Representatives and Additional/Deputy Directors General (JSR& A/D) Conference of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) on Wednesday in New Delhi.

Addressing the conference, he emphasised the NCC’s crucial role in nation-building. He highlighted how the organization helps shape disciplined, responsible, and motivated young citizens, while also fostering leadership skills across various aspects of life.

Highlighting the NCC’s involvement in national initiatives such as the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, International Yoga Day, Environment Protection, Digital Awareness and its commitment to societal welfare alongside traditional training, RRM urged state governments to honour their commitments in providing necessary manpower, funding, and infrastructure to support the expansion and enhancement of NCC’s presence in their regions.

JSR & A/D is a biennial event which witnessed participation of ministers of Education, ministers of Youth & Sports as well as senior representatives from the Departments handling NCC affairs in their respective State. Senior officers from the Ministry of Defence, along with DGNCC, the NCC Heads from all States and senior officers from HQ DGNCC, were also present in the conference. However, there was no representation from AP & Telangana in the national level conference. The conference was attended by Air Commodore VM Reddy, Deputy Director General NCC AP & Telangana. All the issues pertaining to NCC in both the states were highlighted by the DDG.