NewzVille Desk
The NCC Republic Day Camp-2026 (RDC) commenced on a vibrant and ceremonial note at the DGNCC Camp, Delhi Cantt. Lt Gen Virendra Vats, YSM, SM, VSM, Director General, National Cadet Corps, briefed the media on the objectives and conduct of the Republic Day Camp and outlined the major milestones, initiatives, and accomplishments of the NCC during 2025.
This year a total of 2,406 cadets, including 898 girls, from all the States and Union Territories are participating in this one month long camp.
The aim of the Republic Day Camp is to provide exposure to the rich culture and traditions through the important events that take place in the National Capital during the run up for Republic Day as well as to enhance the personal traits of cadets and strengthen their value system.
The camp will be visited by a large number of dignitaries which includes Vice President of India, Defence Minister, MoS, Defence Ministry, Chief Minister of Delhi, Defence Secretary, Chief of Defence Staff and the Chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force.
Compared to previous years, this year there is a increase in girl cadets’ participation.
This year 127 Cadets from Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh and 131 Cadets from the North East Region (NER) are also participating in RDC-2026.
In addition, Cadets and Officers from 25 Friendly Foreign Countries, under Youth Exchange Programme (YEP), will also participate in RDC-2026.
Cadets attending the camp will participate in a number of activities like Best Cadet Competition, Firing, Cultural Programme and Marching Contingent during Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path. This varied and demanding array of activities will culminate with PM’s Rally on 28 Jan 2026.
While addressing the media, the DGNCC applauded each member of the NCC fraternity for successfully completing 77 years of service to the nation.
He highlighted the strength of NCC Cadets has been increased from 17 lakh to 20 lakh with constitutes 40% girls Cadet.
Apart from regular 1,665 Annual Training Camp, 06 Special National Integration Camps and 33 Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Camps were conducted which promotes integration and strengthen bond amongst cadets of varied region and culture.
Besides, routine adventure activities, Special Mountaineering Expedition to Mt Everest was successfully conducted on 18 May 2025, with a team of 10 cadets (5 Boys & 5 Girls) summitting to the highest peak at 8448 mtrs above sea level.
