Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth inaugurated the Special Joint State Representatives and Additional/Deputy Directors General (JS R&A/D) Conference of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) in Bhopal on June 03, 2025. He also announced the planned expansion of NCC by Three lakh cadets across the country with several States already extending their concurrence and committing to fast-track the necessary training infrastructure.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Sanjay Seth reaffirmed the NCC’s role in nation-building and youth development. He highlighted recent initiatives including the inclusion of Ex-Servicemen as NCC instructors, providing new employment avenues for veterans and lauded the NCC’s active involvement in national campaigns such as the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Naya Savera Scheme, and Nasha Mukti Abhiyan. Raksha Rajya Mantri also congratulated the NCC Mount Everest Expedition team for their successful summit on May 18, 2025, describing it as a powerful example of cadet courage and resilience.
Calling for continued Centre-State collaboration, Shri Sanjay Seth urged States to fulfill their commitments towards manpower, infrastructure, and funding to support this historic expansion, reinforcing NCC’s integral role in shaping the youth and securing the nation’s future.
Director General NCC Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh outlined the Corps’ achievements and roadmap ahead, with a focus on establishing robust training and camping infrastructure nationwide. He emphasised the goal of fostering greater youth participation and improving cadet performance.
The event also witnessed the participation of Ministers of Education and Youth Affairs & Sports, senior officers from the Ministry of Defence, State Department representatives, and NCC Heads from all States.