Indian Army troops along with National Cadet Corps Cadets and school students of the local area from Gulmarg celebrated the 74th Republic Day in the Gulmarg Sector of Jammu & Kashmir.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India was moving past a "mentality of slavery" and exhorted the country's youth to embrace India's rich heritage.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, while addressing the NCC cadets and NSS volunteers, said that the youth are being imparted special training with the help of the army, navy and airforce which will make them future-ready.
The Prime Minister said the youth represent the country's aspirations and dreams and the biggest responsibility of making India a developed country rests on their shoulders
"We are very happy that we got a chance to participate in the Republic Day rehearsal parade. We are taught how to behave with seniors during our Training," Arif Ahmad Khan a Naval Cadet from Srinagar's Amar Singh College said while talking to ANI.
Rajnath Singh, who visited National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day camp here, called upon the youth to identify new ways to take the nation to greater heights while staying connected with the country's age-old values and traditions.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday appealed to the youth to identify new ways to take the Nation to greater heights while staying connected with the country's age-old values and traditions.
The Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), Paramita Pandey said that the flag march has been conducted to instil confidence among the public.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday flagged off NCC cadets participating in the 1,300km Java-Yezdi Motorcycle Rally from Dandi to Delhi from Gandhinagar to Delhi as a symbol of self-reliant India's journey from salt to software.
Bhat appreciated the role of NCC cadets in community development and social service schemes like the National Youth Festival, International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and Nasha Mukti Abhiyan.
The CDS also visited the 'Flag Area' prepared by the NCC cadets, depicting various social awareness themes and cultural activities. The cadets briefed him in detail about their respective State Directorate themes.