Srinagar, June 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that after the complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister NarendraModi has strengthened relations of the Union Territory with other states.
Addressing the National Cadet Corps Cadets at the Special National Integration Camp, at JAK LI Regimental Centre, Rangreth Srinagar, he said under initiatives like Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ Programme, Tamil Nadu is J&K’s partner.
He said after the complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister NarendraModi has strengthened the relations of Union Territory with other states.
“Youth through various cultural exchange programs shared unique literature, music, culture and literature. Such programs give new hopes to our society,” he said.
As part of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ Programme, 200 cadets from all over India are participating in the camp organised by NCC Directorate, Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh.
LG Sinha said in 2022 alone, 7 lakh youth from Jammu and Kashmir participated in various sports events and over 3 lakh youth became entrepreneurs. Each day new start-ups were being set up by the youth. Youth of the region are scripting new history, he said.
He said the peace in Jammu and Kashmir has given youth a chance to nurture their talent in the fields of space, become part of the start-up ecosystem and learn new technologies.
“The administration of UT is working in this direction and I hope that NCC cadets from other states will leave J&K with their good memories. You will become our ambassadors of J&K in the entire country,” he said.
LG Sinha also congratulated the National Cadet Corps on its long and glorious journey of nation building and developing leadership quality, character and instilling values in youth for selfless service.
“75 years is an incredible legacy of achievement for the National Cadet Corps. The dream of a strong youth organization, which the country had seen during the foundation of this organization in 1948, continues to inspire generations and it is a source of strength for the entire society,” he said.
LG Sinha said in the past 75 years, through camps and selfless service in different parts of the country, the NCC has shown to the world that diversity is the source of strength of the society.
“Today our youth are playing the key role in the transformation of India that is emerging as a global economic power. Our youth are increasingly mindful of their responsibilities towards the nation and strengthening social equity with exemplary courage and commitment,” he said.
LG further said NCC is scripting the bright future of the society and I strongly believe with the limitless potential of cadets, their dynamism,, we can overcome formidable challenges to create a new history, he said.
The Lt Governor appreciated the NCC Directorate, Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh for organizing the Special National Integration Camp to promote the spirit of unity in diversity, camaraderie and brotherhood.
He also commended the efforts of NCC Directorate in increasing the strength of NCC cadets in J&K.
The captivating performances by the cadets celebrating the spirit of Unity in Diversity received special appreciation from the Lt Governor.
Lt General Rajiv Ghai, GOC 15 Corps; Major General RK Sachdeva, Additional Director General, NCC Directorate Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh, Brig. KS Kalsi, Group Commander NCC Group Srinagar and other senior officers were present.
