Archive · 30 Dec 2025
NCC Republic Day Camp 2026 Begins
The NCC Republic Day Camp 2026 has started in Delhi.
Over 2,400 cadets, including nearly 900 girls, from all over India are taking part.
They come from 28 states and 8 Union Territories.
The camp will last a month and includes competitions and events like marching in the Republic Day Parade.
Cadets from 25 friendly foreign countries are also joining.
The camp's motto is 'Unity and Discipline,' and it aims to teach the cadets about teamwork, patriotism, and leadership.
A senior official welcomed the cadets and encouraged them to show good character and work together, putting the nation first.
The NCC Republic Day Camp 2026 began at the Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi Cantonment with a 'Sarv Dharm Pooja'.
2,406 cadets, including 898 girls, from 28 states and 8 Union Territories are participating, the highest number to date.
The month-long camp features competitions like the best cadet competition, small arms firing, and marching contingent during the Republic Day Parade.
Cadets and officers from 25 friendly foreign countries are participating under the Youth Exchange Programme (YEP).
Lt Gen Virendra Vats, Director General NCC, welcomed the cadets and urged them to display qualities of character, integrity, and teamwork.
- Who
- 2,406 NCC cadets including 898 girl cadets from 28 states and 8 Union Territories, and cadets and officers from 25 friendly foreign countries
- What
- NCC Republic Day Camp 2026
- When
- Began on December 30, 2025 (Note: The date is inferred from the article's publication date of December 30, 2025, but the event is referred to as 2026, which might be a typo. Assuming the correct year is 2026.)
- Where
- Cariappa Parade Ground at Delhi Cantonment
- Why
- To provide training, cultural exchange, and instill patriotism, discipline, and leadership in cadets
- Total Cadets
- 2,406
- Girl Cadets
- 898
- States Represented
- 28
- Union Territories Represented
- 8
- Foreign Countries Participating
- 25