Asks NCC cadets to ‘turn diversity into unity’
Urges them to lead country to greater heights
RK News Service
Srinagar, May 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday told NCC cadets from across the country that India places its hope and confidence in its youth, trusting that the young generation will lead the nation to greater heights.
“NCC cadets must honour that trust by living the values of the NCC and spreading them across communities,” the Lieutenant Governor said during his interaction with the cadets at the ‘Special National Integration Camp’ organised by the NCC Directorate, Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh.
Sinha said that for India, diversity is the greatest strength, and for many centuries, the nation’s greatest strength lies in turning diversity into unity, weaving many cultures into one shared national spirit.
“The values of unity in diversity and the leadership qualities you have learned at this camp must be put to use in improving society. Equally important, the seed of patriotism sown here must be carried forward with full responsibility and dedication to the youth in your states and cities,” the LG told the cadets.
He observed that the youth of the NCC are both India’s strength today and the builders of its tomorrow, inheriting a world of rapid change that may unsettle many nations, but India’s youth are full of confidence, equipped with skills to rise and meet these challenges with courage and capability.
“I want to emphasise that NCC cadets possess a remarkable creative energy and a strong readiness to move forward. I want that energy to be channelled with a clear purpose so you can stand firm against every challenge the future brings. The NCC motto is ‘Unity and Discipline.’ Guided by this ideal, you should work to foster unity in your states and regions, resolve social problems through dialogue and respect, and build a path for Viksit Bharat,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The event featured captivating performances by NCC cadets, vividly showcasing India’s rich cultural diversity. The camp brings together 340 cadets and NCC officers from all over the country.
Lieutenant General Virendra Vats, Director General, NCC; Lieutenant General Balbir Singh, GoC, Chinar Corps; Major General Anupinder Bevli, Additional Director General NCC J&K and Ladakh Directorate; Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg; SSP Srinagar Dr GV Sundeep Chakravarthy; DC Srinagar Akshay Labroo; Director School Education Kashmir Naseer Ahmad Wani; Director Colleges Prof Sheikh Aijaz Bashir; senior officials of NCC Directorates, Army, Police and civil administration, and NCC Cadets from across the country were present.