**Executive Summary**
Raksha Rajya Mantri, Shri Sanjay Seth, visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) in Delhi on January 18, 2026. He addressed officers and cadets, emphasizing the role of NCC cadets as a bridge between India's past and future. He urged them to uphold duty, patriotism, and constitutional values, aiming for a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Visit and Honour:**
* Shri Sanjay Seth visited the NCC Republic Day Camp (RDC) on January 18, 2026.
* He received a 'Guard of Honour' and witnessed a band performance.
* **Address to Cadets:**
* He highlighted the role of NCC cadets as a living bridge between India's glorious past and future.
* He described the RD camp as a reflection of discipline, commitment, and leadership.
* He encouraged cadets to embrace a Swadeshi mindset.
* **Appreciation and Recognition:**
* Shri Sanjay Seth lauded 15 cadets who participated in the Veer Birsa Munda Cyclothon (Ranchi to Delhi, 1300 km).
* He also appreciated 10 NCC cadets who summited Mount Everest in 2025.
* **Concluding Remarks:**
* He urged cadets to remain grounded in duty, patriotism and constitutional values
* He expressed gratitude towards NCC officers and instructors
* He appealed for continued service with integrity towards building a stronger and more prosperous India
* **Tour of Camp:**
* RRM toured the 'Flag Area' and the 'Hall of Fame', showcasing the history and achievements of NCC.
**Impact Analysis**
**NCC Cadets**
* **Impact:** Their role as future leaders is emphasized, and they are encouraged to embody values of duty, patriotism, and constitutionalism.
* **Action Required:** Remain grounded in duty, patriotism, and constitutional values, work towards Viksit Bharat by 2047, and continue to serve with integrity.
**NCC Officers and Instructors**
* **Impact:** Their role in shaping the next generation of leaders is recognized and appreciated.
* **Action Required:** Continue shaping the next generation of leaders and upholding the honor and dignity of the Tiranga.
Key Entities Referenced
National Cadet Corps (NCC): A youth development organisation that provides military training and leadership development to students.
Delhi: Location of the Republic Day Camp (RDC).
Ministry of Defence: The ministry responsible for overseeing and coordinating all functions of the government and armed forces related to national defence.
Startup India: An initiative to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in India.
Ministry of Defence
RAKSHA RAJYA MANTRI INTERACTS WITH
CADETS AT NCC REPUBLIC DAY CAMP 2026
‘You are the living bridge between India’s glorious past and
its promising
future’ RRM to the Cadets
प्रव तथ: 18 JAN 2026 3:34PM by PIB Delhi
Raksha Rajya Mantri, Shri Sanjay Seth, visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp
(RDC) at Delhi Cantt on January 18, 2026. On his arrival, he was presented with a ‘Guard of Honour’ by
NCC Cadets, followed by an impressive band performance by the cadets of The Scindia School, Gwalior.
Addressing the officers and cadets, Raksha Rajya Mantri emphasised that the Republic Day is more than a
national festival, it’s a tribute to the Constitution and our freedom fighters. Highlighting the role of NCC
cadets, he called them the living bridge between India’s glorious past and its promising future and
described the RD camp as a reflection of the discipline, commitment and leadership potential of India’s
youth. He encouraged the cadets to go Indigenous with a Swadeshi mindset, citing the significant increase
in Indian startups from about 800 to over 2 lakhs during the past decades with Prime Minister Narendra
Modi’s initiatives like Startup India.
Shri Sanjay Seth lauded 15 cadets who participated in the Veer Birsa Munda Cyclothon from Ranchi to
Delhi, covering 1300 km to spread the message of national integration and the values of Veer Birsa
Munda. He also appreciated 10 NCC cadets who summited Mount Everest in 2025.In his concluding remarks, the Raksha Rajya Mantri urged cadets to remain grounded in duty, patriotism
and constitutional values while facing future challenges and to carry forward this determination and hard
work to build Viksit Bharat by 2047. He expressed gratitude towards NCC officers and instructors for
shaping the next generation of leaders. Calling upon all to uphold the honour and dignity of the Tiranga,
he appealed for continued service with integrity towards building a stronger and more prosperous India.
As part of the visit, RRM also toured the 'Flag Area', scrupulously prepared by the cadets from all 17
Directorates on various social awareness themes, and the 'Hall of Fame', where the cadets narrated the
proud history, training activities and achievements of NCC.
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