Archive · 8 Jan 2026
IAF Chief Lauds NCC Cadets' Role in Operation Sindoor
The head of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, spoke to NCC cadets in New Delhi.
He praised their role in Operation Sindoor and other national initiatives.
He told them to focus on their personal growth, uphold strong values like patriotism and unity, and not fear failure.
He also shared his own experiences of setbacks and how perseverance led to success.
The NCC has over 20 lakh members, making it the world's largest uniformed organization.
The cadets were encouraged to participate in programs that help the country and to always do their best.
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh addressed NCC cadets ahead of the Republic Day Parade Camp-2026 in New Delhi.
He praised the cadets' involvement in Operation Sindoor and other national initiatives like 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' and 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'.
Singh emphasized the importance of values such as patriotism, unity, leadership, and morality, noting their relevance beyond military life.
He encouraged cadets to compete with themselves rather than others and to persevere through failures, sharing his own career setbacks as an example.
The NCC has over 20 lakh members, making it the world's largest uniformed organization.
- Who
- Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, NCC Cadets
- What
- Address to NCC cadets ahead of Republic Day Parade Camp-2026
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To motivate and encourage NCC cadets to uphold values and contribute to nation-building
- Event
- NCC Republic Day Parade Camp-2026
- Speaker
- Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh
- NCC Members
- Over 20 lakh
- Operation Mentioned
- Operation Sindoor
- Key Values Emphasized
- Patriotism, Unity, Leadership, Morality
- Programmes Mentioned
- Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat