The two-day conference of Additional Directors General (ADGs) and Deputy Directors General (DDGs) of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) commenced at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on March 12, 2026. Rajesh Kumar Singh addressed the conference on the opening day.
In his address, the Defence Secretary emphasised the importance of transforming the National Cadet Corps in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. He also appreciated the NCC’s significant contribution to various social outreach programmes conducted across the country.
During his interaction with the ADGs and DDGs of all NCC Directorates, Singh called for synergised efforts aligned with the policies and initiatives of the Central Government. Such efforts, he noted, would contribute to the more effective realisation of the goals and objectives of the National Cadet Corps.
Virendra Vats, Director General of the NCC, highlighted initiatives undertaken over the past year to expand the organisation and strengthen infrastructure and logistical support. Key issues related to quality of training, infrastructure development and emerging domains such as drone and cyber training were also discussed during the conference.
The conference serves as an important platform for senior NCC leadership to deliberate on key policy matters, share best practices and chart a roadmap for further strengthening the organisation and its training framework in the years ahead.


















