NCC Republic Day Camp 2025 sets record with 917 female cadets

New Delhi: The NCC Republic Day Camp 2025 has set a new record with 2,361 cadets, including 917 girls. This is the largest number of female cadets in the camp’s history.

The camp features cadets from across India, including 114 from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, and 178 from the North East Region. Around 135 cadets from 18 friendly countries are also participating under the Youth Exchange Programme.

Addressing a press conference at Delhi Cantt. On January 03, 2025, DG NCC Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh emphasised the camp’s aim to enhance personal traits and strengthen values. The camp will be visited by several dignitaries, including the Vice President, Defence Minister, and the Chief Minister of Delhi.

The NCC’s marching contingent will participate in the Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2025, with the activities concluding at the PM’s Rally on January 27, 2025.

Lt Gen Singh also reflected on the NCC’s achievements in 2024, marking 76 years of service of the world’s largest uniformed youth organisation to the nation. He noted that the NCC’s strength has increased from 17 lakh to 20 lakh, with 40% of cadets being girls.

The NCC conducted 1,162 Annual Training Camps, six Special National Integration Camps, and 33 Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Camps to promote unity and integration.

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