RAKSHA RAJYA MANTRI INTERACTS WITH CADETS AT NCC REPUBLIC DAY CAMP 2026

Raksha Rajya Mantri,i 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 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.(updated on 18th january 2026)