PM Modi addresses NCC PM rally, says no power of the world can stop country whose youth puts nation first
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that at a time when the world looks up to India with hope, we have a huge responsibility on our shoulders especially the youth the yuva shakti. Addressing the National Cadet Corps PM Rally at Cariappa Ground in Delhi Cantt this afternoon, Mr Modi said, this year the country is celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and when the youth become part of such historic event then we see glimpses of our yuva shakti who will fulfill our dreams when we achieve 100 years of independence in 2047. He said, today, our youth have taken India to world’s Top 3 in Startups. The Prime Minister said, over 50 unicorns have come into existence during COVID-19 with a value of over 7 thousand 5 hundred crore rupees. He said, they are all solving problems of the country, that are working with the mantra of Nation First. Mr. Modi said, today, when an Indian sportsperson participates in any tournament, 130 crore Indians stand behind them. He said, our players don’t play for medals but for representing India on the global map. The Prime Minister said, even during Corona, our country showcased its indomitable spirit in fighting the virus. He said, no power of the world can stop the country whose youth starts moving ahead, putting the nation first.
Mr. Modi said, now the daughters of the country are taking admission in Sainik Schools and are flying fighter planes in the Air Force. He said, it should be our effort that more girls be included in NCC. The Prime Minister urged NCC cadets to make teams in their city, districts to bring larger change in the society, just as they successfully conducted the Puneet Sagar Abhiyan. He said, from today till the next 25 years, we have to align all our actions, keeping our nation in mind. Mr Modi said, we have to take Aatma Nirbhar Bharat and Vocal for Local to newer heights. He said, we are living at a time of digital revolution and today, on one hand, there are wonderful possibilities related to digital technology and information, on the other hand there are dangers of misinformation. He added that NCC cadets can run an awareness campaign for this. Mr Modi said, as a cadet, they should be free from drugs and at the same time keep their campus free from it. He said, they must also help their friends who are not in NCC-NSS to break a drug addiction. Mr Modi said, today, to fulfill his responsibilities as the Prime Minister of India, he draw his strength from the principles he learned during NCC training. The Prime Minister said, he is proud that he has once been an active cadet of NCC and the training he received in NCC, gave him immense strength in discharging my responsibilities towards the country. He said, in the last two years, the Government has created one lakh, new cadets, in the border areas of the country. Mr. Modi expressed happiness that simulation technology is being used to train the NCC cadets and even in National Education Policy 2020, 90 universities are giving the option of NCC as an elective subject.
On the occasion, the Prime Minister inspected the Guard of Honour, reviewed March Past by NCC contingents and also witnessed the NCC cadets displaying their skills in army action, slithering, microlight flying, parasailing as well as cultural programmes. The best cadets received medal and baton from the Prime Minister.
The Rally is the culmination of NCC Republic Day Camp and is held on 28th January every year.
