Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar today inaugurated Swachhata Pakhwada organised by National Cadet Corps, NCC at India Gate. The theme of this Swachhata Pakhwada is ‘Clean India, Green India, Yeh Hai Mera Dream India’.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Ajay Kumar said that NCC is the largest uniformed youth organisation of the world. He said, it has contributed immensely towards nation building, through activities such as ‘Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat’ and Special National Integration Camps, Leadership and Personality Development and Swachhata Abhiyan Programmes. 

He also complimented NCC cadets for their contribution as Corona Warriors to prevent the spread of pandemic through Exercise ‘NCC Yogdan’. He said that NCC has also undertaken mammoth efforts in mobilising public opinion towards the importance of Swachhata, by massive participation in the National Swachhata Pakhwada. He added that NCC is rendering yeoman service in creating a reservoir of trained, disciplined and motivated youth, ready to lead the nation.

The ceremony culminated with the flagging off a Plog Run by the Defence Secretary. During the Swachhata Pakhwada the NCC cadets will keep Rajpath clean for the Republic Day Parade – 2021 by spreading awareness through displaying banners, distribution of pamphlets and showcasing Swachhata through Nukkad Nataks. 

Director General of NCC Lt. Gen. Tarun Kumar Aich and a number of dignitaries of Defence Ministry and NCC attended the ceremony.