JAMMU, Nov. 10 -- Theme: ENVISION AND EVOLVE - Empowering Youth, Strengthening NCC, Building the Nation Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.

It is a privilege and an honour to lead the NCC Directorate, Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, as its Additional Director General.

I look forward to building upon the achievements of my predecessors and contributing to the continued growth and strengthening of the NCC, with renewed focus, fresh ideas and a shared sense of purpose.

Our guiding principles remain Unity and Discipline. Through NCC, we aim to develop confident, disciplined and responsible young citizens with strong leadership qualities and a spirit of service.

First, expanding our outreach. We will endeavour to take NCC to more schools and coll...