Shimla, June 1 -- Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta today flagged off the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Mt Deo Tibba Expedition-2026 from Lok Bhavan, Shimla, in a ceremonial send-off for the cadets and staff undertaking the Himalayan mountaineering expedition.

The ceremony was attended by Major General Vikas Bhardwaj, Additional Director General, Headquarters Directorate General NCC, along with senior military officers and civil dignitaries, according to the release.

Addressing the cadets, the Governor congratulated the participants and encouraged them to uphold the highest traditions of courage, discipline and teamwork while representing the NCC in the high Himalayas.

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