A two-day conference for Additional Directors General (ADGs) and Deputy Directors General (DDGs) of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) commenced in New Delhi on March 12, 2026, at the Manekshaw Centre. Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh addressed the conference on its opening day, emphasizing the transformation of the NCC in line with the vision of "Viksit Bharat by 2047." He acknowledged the NCC's contributions to social outreach programs and called for synergistic efforts with Central Government policies. Director General (NCC) Shri Virendra Vats highlighted recent initiatives to expand the NCC and enhance infrastructure and logistical support. The conference discussions included the quality of training, infrastructure development, and emerging areas like drone and cyber training. The event serves as a platform for senior NCC leadership to discuss policy issues, share best practices, and strategize for the organization's future strengthening.
Key Entities Referenced
National Cadet Corps (NCC): The organization whose leadership is holding a conference to discuss its development and future.
Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh: Defence Secretary who addressed the conference and emphasized the transformation of the NCC.
Shri Virendra Vats: Director General (NCC) who highlighted past initiatives and discussed key issues.
New Delhi: The location where the conference of NCC ADGs/DDGs is being held.
Viksit Bharat by 2047: A national vision that the transformation of the NCC is being aligned with.
Ministry of Defence
Two-Day ADGs/DDGs Conference of NCC
commences in New Delhi
Posted On: 12 MAR 2026 1:01PM by PIB Delhi
The two-day conference of the Additional Directors General (ADGs) and Deputy Directors General
(DDGs) of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) commenced at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 12
March 2026. Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh addressed the conference on the opening day.
In his address, Defence Secretary emphasised the importance of transforming the National Cadet Corps in
line with the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. He also appreciated the NCC’s significant contribution to
various social outreach programmes conducted across the country.
Defence Secretary, in his interaction with the ADGs and DDGs of all NCC Directorates, called for
synergised efforts aligned with the policies and initiatives of the Central Government. Such efforts, he
noted, would contribute towards the more effective realisation of the goals and objectives of the National
Cadet Corps.
Director General (NCC) Shri Virendra Vats highlighted the initiatives undertaken during the past year to
expand the NCC and enhance infrastructure and logistical support. Key issues related to quality of
training, infrastructure development, as well as emerging domains such as drone and cyber training were
discussed in the conference.
The conference serves as an important platform for senior NCC leadership to deliberate on key policy
issues, share best practices and chart a roadmap for further strengthening the organisation and its training
framework in the years ahead.
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