Shining Stars of NCC GDC-Billawar: Inspiring Journey of RDC Holders in 2023

On the 26th of January 2023, India celebrated its 73rd Republic Day with great zeal and fervor. The day marks the adoption of the Constitution of India, which replaced the Government of India Act 1935, as the governing document of India. Every year, the Republic Day Parade is held in New Delhi, showcasing the military might, cultural diversity, and technological advancements of the nation. However, the celebration is not limited to the national capital alone, as every state and district also participates in the event in their own unique way. The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is one such organization that plays an active role in the Republic Day celebrations, and the cadets who attend the Republic Day Camp (RDC) are considered as shining stars of the organization. Recently, NCC GDC-Billawar organized an event at their college to appreciate the cadets who attended the RDC 2023. The event was graced by the presence of the Principal Mam Prof Anita Jamwal and CTO Rajani Kumari, who presented mementos to the RDC holders - SUO Sourav Khajuria and JUO Kanav Verma. The occasion provided an opportunity for the two cadets to share their views on the journey of RDC and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.

Report by: GDC BILLAWAR LIVE

The National Cadet Corps is the largest youth organization in India, comprising of school and college students from all over the country. The organization aims to develop the leadership qualities, discipline, and sense of patriotism among the youth and prepare them for a career in the armed forces or other fields. The NCC conducts various training programs and camps throughout the year, but the Republic Day Camp is considered as the pinnacle of the NCC training. The RDC is held annually at the NCC training academies in Delhi and other states, and the cadets who attend the camp go through a rigorous training regimen that includes physical fitness, weapons training, drill, and cultural activities. The RDC culminates in the Republic Day Parade in Delhi, where the cadets get to showcase their skills and be a part of the national celebration.

SUO Sourav Khajuria and JUO Kanav Verma were the two cadets from NCC GDC-Billawar who attended the RDC 2023 and made their college and state proud. Both of them come from humble backgrounds and were inspired to join the NCC by the sense of discipline and patriotism it instills in the youth. In their speeches, they shared their experiences of the RDC and how it transformed them as individuals.

SUO Sourav Khajuria spoke first and started by thanking the NCC GDC-Billawar for giving him the opportunity to attend the RDC. He said that the journey to the RDC was not easy, and it required a lot of hard work and determination. He shared how he had to balance his academic commitments with the NCC training and how he used every spare moment to improve his physical fitness and weapons handling skills. He also talked about the cultural activities at the RDC and how it helped him appreciate the diversity of India. He said that the most memorable moment for him was when he marched down Rajpath in Delhi, saluting the President of India and feeling the sense of pride and honor that comes with being a cadet. He concluded by saying that the RDC has taught him the value of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance, and he urged others to join the NCC and experience it for themselves.

JUO Kanav Verma followed, and he started by congratulating SUO Sourav Khajuria on his achievements at the RDC. He said that he was inspired by his senior and decided to follow in his footsteps by joining the NCC.