New Delhi
12 Jan, 2013
CHIEF OF AIR STAFF VISITS DG
NCC RDC CAMP-2013
Air Chief
Marshal NAK Browne, PVSM,AVSM, VM, ADC, Chief of Air Staff (CAS) visited the NCC Republic Day Parade Camp 2013 at Delhi
Cantt today. RDC-2013 is an annual Camp of month long duration signifying
‘Grand Finale’ of NCC activities being
attended by 2004 selected cadets from all States and Union Territories. On
arrival, the Air Chief was received by the DGNCC, Lieutenant General PS Bhalla,
AVSM.
The Chief
of Air Staff reviewed a ‘Guard of Honour’ presented by smartly turned out cadets
from all the three wings of the NCC. This was followed by a brilliant Band
Display by cadets from Balika Vidhya Peeth, Pilani in their colourful attire
playing marching and martial tunes and Lazium display by cadets from
Maharasthra Directorates who regaled the audiences and added a festive touch to
the occasion.
Later,
the CAS visited the ‘Flag Area’, where
he was briefed by cadets on their colourful tableaux by State Contingents
portraying various themes translated in form of realistic model elaborately
illustrated and displayed. The Air Chief
along with other distinguished guests later witnessed a spectacular ‘Cultural Programme’
by the talented cadets in the NCC auditorium.
In his
address on the occasion, the CAS complimented the cadets for their impressive
performance. He also praised the role
played by NCC for spearheading the onerous task of training and harnessing the
energy, verve and change making abilities of the younger generation in the
country that has one of the largest and youngest population profile in the World.
He also lauded the
contribution of NCC fraternity including its alumni for their vital and dynamic
role towards Nation Building, Disaster Management, Social Empowerment and Conserving
the Environment. The Air Chief also exhorted the cadets to imbibe the best from
NCC and serve the Nation in career they opt and excel.
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Sd/-
(Pratik Saxena)
Lt
Col
