Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday has lauded the efforts of National Cadet Corps (NCC) in bringing about a change in the youth profile of the nation. Addressing the NCC Republic Day camp 2014 here, Kejriwal congratulated the NCC for its untiring efforts and dedication in grooming and training youth cadets. He also said that the NCC is doing a commendable job in motivating youth by providing them leadership skills to lead the country in all walks of life. The Republic Day camp 2014 is being attended by around 2070 cadets from all parts of the country. Cadets from foreign countries are also participating in the camp. On Tuesday, the NCC cadets were praised by Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari. Ansari lauded the various welfare initiatives of the NCC. “It (NCC) is the largest uniformed organization in the world, which brings together young people from all parts of our country and every segment of society to prepare them for being responsible citizens of tomorrow by instilling in them a culture of discipline and teamwork,” he said. He extended his best wishes to the cadets for a happy, healthy and successful New Year and called upon them to reaffirm their resolve to work hard and excel in all their endeavours. He lauded the valuable contributions of NCC cadets in providing emergency relief to victims of natural disasters, especially in the aftermath of devastating floods in Uttarakhand. He also appreciated NCC’s initiatives for socio-economic welfare of our citizens on important issues as healthcare and in combating social evils. Ansari said that the revised curriculam addresses the core concerns of the nation as it aims to inculcate in the youth the values of patriotism and ethics.
———ANI