**Summary:**
On September 2, 2025, the Ministry of Defence inaugurated the twelve-day Thal Sainik Camp at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt. A total of 1,546 National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets, comprising 867 boys and 679 girls, representing 17 NCC Directorates from all States and Union Territories, are participating in the camp. The camp, a National-level event exclusively for Army Wing cadets, aims to provide exposure to key aspects of Army training, fostering a competitive spirit, discipline, leadership, and national integration. Cadets will engage in competitions including Obstacle Training, Map Reading, and other Institutional Training exercises. Additional Director General Air Vice Marshal PVS Narayana emphasized the NCC's role in providing adventure, discipline, and honor to the youth, while inculcating leadership and camaraderie. (SRKB Release ID: 2162975).
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: The government ministry responsible for defence.
Thal Sainik Camp: A twelve-day camp for cadets, focusing on Army training exposure.
Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi: The location where the Thal Sainik Camp is held.
NCC Directorates: Seventeen directorates representing all States and Union Territories participating in the camp.
Army Wing: The specific wing within the NCC for which the National-level camp is exclusively designed.
Additional Director General A Air Vice Marshal PVS Narayana: The individual who inaugurated the Thal Sainik Camp.
National Cadet Corps (NCC): A youth development organisation, providing adventure, discipline and honour to youths of the country.
Delhi Cantt: Location of Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi, India
Ministry of Defence
1,546 cadets set to participate in Thal Sainik Camp
for twelve-days at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi
Posted On: 02 SEP 2025 11:53AM by PIB Delhi
A total of 1,546 cadets, including 867 boys and 679 girls, from 17 NCC Directorates representing all the
States and Union Territories will participate in a twelve-day Thal Sainik Camp which was inaugurated by
Additional Director General (A) Air Vice Marshal PVS Narayana at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt on
September 02, 2025. The participating cadets will engage in a variety of competitions such as Obstacle
Training, Map Reading, and other Institutional Training Competitions, providing them with a rich experience
that emphasises physical endurance, mental acuity and teamwork.
The Thal Sainik Camp aims to provide cadets with an exposure to the key aspects of Army training,
fostering a healthy competitive spirit while promoting discipline, leadership, and national integration.
As a National-level camp exclusively for Army Wing cadets, the camp stands out for its focus on
comprehensive training and character development.
Additional Director General highlighted the unique opportunities that NCC provides to the youth of
the country, offering them a life full of adventure, discipline, and honour. He highlighted that NCC
plays a crucial role in inculcating a sense of leadership and camaraderie among the cadets,
preparing them to face the challenges of life with confidence.
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SR/KB
(Release ID: 2162975)