Major General Rakesh Sachdeva Visits Special National Integration Camp 2024 in Srinagar

Major General Rakesh Sachdeva, the Additional Director General (ADG) of NCC Directorate Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh, visited the Special National Integration Camp 2024 in Srinagar on Friday. He engaged with the cadets and oversaw preparations for the upcoming visit of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, scheduled for Saturday.

The camp is part of the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative, which brought together 250 NCC Cadets from 17 NCC Directorates across India since its commencement on June 19, 2024. Maj Gen Rajesh Kumar Sachdeva received a warm reception upon arrival, including a ceremonial Guard of Honour led by Brig Deepak Sajjanhar, SM Group Commander, NCC Group Srinagar.

Addressing the cadets, Maj Gen Rajesh Kumar Sachdeva imparted valuable life lessons, stressing qualities like perseverance, standing against bullying, cultivating hobbies, and maintaining a good heart, health, and hygiene. He commended the cadets for their exemplary performances in drill, cultural events, and discipline, emphasizing the NCC’s pivotal role in fostering national integration.

Highlighting India’s strength in diversity, Maj Gen Rajesh Kumar Sachdeva lauded the cadets’ efforts in promoting Unity in Diversity through their vibrant cultural presentations. He encouraged them to embrace the opportunity to understand and appreciate each other’s customs, traditions, and values. His visit was marked by enthusiasm and camaraderie among the cadets, showcasing their dedication to national service and unity under the banner of the National Cadet Corps.