Archive · 6 Jan 2026
VP Lauds NCC's Role in Operation Sindoor
The Vice President of India, C P Radhakrishnan, recently praised the National Cadet Corps (NCC) for their role in Operation Sindoor.
This operation was a big military action where the Indian armed forces eliminated many terrorists.
The NCC cadets helped with emergency drills and other activities.
The Vice President also started a special camp for NCC cadets in Delhi.
He said the cadets are like ambassadors for a new, strong India.
He believes they will help make India a self-reliant and developed country by 2047.
The cadets are seen as hopeful and inspiring for the future of India.
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan praised NCC's role in Operation Sindoor, where 72,000 cadets volunteered for civil defence.
Operation Sindoor was a military action on May 7, 2025, eliminating at least 100 terrorists in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
The VP inaugurated the NCC's Republic Day Camp 2026, with 2,406 cadets participating, including 898 girls.
He described the cadets as ambassadors of a new India, contributing to a self-reliant and developed nation by 2047.
The VP highlighted the need for courageous, compassionate, and skilled youth to face global challenges with resilience.
- Who
- Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, NCC cadets, Indian armed forces
- What
- VP praised NCC's role in Operation Sindoor and inaugurated NCC's Republic Day Camp
- When
- January 5, 2026 (address), May 7, 2025 (Operation Sindoor)
- Where
- Delhi Cantonment, India
- Why
- To acknowledge NCC's contribution and inspire cadets for nation-building
- Operation Name
- Operation Sindoor
- Date of Operation
- May 7, 2025
- Terrorists Eliminated
- At least 100
- NCC Cadets Involved
- Nearly 72,000
- NCC Cadets in Camp
- 2,406 (including 898 girls)
- Camp Duration
- Nearly a month
- Camp Culmination
- January 28, 2026
- VP's Message
- Cadets are ambassadors of a new India
