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Press Note
GOVERNOR HONOUR NCC CADETS AND OFFICERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN
REPUBLIC DAY PARADE AND PRIME MINISTER’S RALLY AT PUNJAB RAJ
BHAVAN
CHANDIGARH, FEBRUARY 4: Complementing and honouring the young NCC
Cadets today at Punjab Raj Bhavan for their performance in the Republic Day
Parade and Prime Minister Rally held in New Delhi, the Punjab Governor and
Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Mr. Shivraj V. Patil said that there was no
doubt that NCC training inculcates the qualities of character, leadership
discipline and the spirit of patriotism in cadets and thus makes them
responsible citizens. He said that besides discipline, liberty is also equally
important. He said balance has to be maintained between the both to get
desired results.
Describing youth as a vital part of every society, Mr. Patil said today NCC
organization is not only confined to impart military training to the youngsters
but it also equips the youth to undertake social service activities to serve the
humanity in a better way. He said it was possible only due to the relevant
training and inspiration given by the NCC organisation that our cadets are able
to discharge important duties such as regulating traffic, tele-communication
services, civil defence, night patrolling etc. during national crises. Besides this
he said during peace times also they are contributing substantially in the field
of social services like blood donation, eye donation, cleanliness, tree
plantation and adult education.
Mr. Patil said he was happy to know that the Punjab Government has
already started 4 new NCC units in the state and given land and funds for the
construction of two world class NCC training academies at Malout and Ropar.
Lauding the role of the officers and concerned staff, who worked hard and
made these young cadets, capable of taking part in the Republic Day Parade,
Mr. Patil also congratulated the NCC cadets who have made us proud by
winning maximum medals as compared to other states. He said we must make
more sincere efforts to show better performance in the next Republic Day
Parade also as this region has the tradition of a leadership role and serving as a
model of excellence in different spheres of activity. Mr. Patil also presented
momentos to all the cadets and the NCC officers.
Mr. Patil showed keen interest in an exhibition of Aero and Ship modeling
made by the Naval and Air Force cadets.
Prominent amongst others who were present on the occasion included Mr.
M.P. Singh, Principal Secretary to Governor, Ms Ravneet Kaur, Principal
Secretary, High Education Punjab, Major General, P.S. Mander, Additional

Director General NCC, Major Vivek Anand, ADC to Governor, Mr. Tarsem
Dhariwal, Director of Punjab Instruction (C) Punjab and NCC officers.