MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Directorate of the National Cadet Corps NCC won the Prime Ministers Banner at the Republic Day camp, the Defence ministry said in a statement on Friday. The state had last won the PM’s banner in 2014, it was stated. Cadets from 17 NCC directorates of various states participated in the month-long Republic Day camp this year.
The Maharashtra State Directorate had fielded a contingent of 57 cadets, both boys and girls, from various districts of the state. Maharashtra NCC Cadet Officer Prithvi Patil has become the best student soldier in the country. Directorate of Maharashtra and Cadet Officer Prithvi Patil honoured with the award.
The Chief Minister has praised Prithvi for this success. In the rally held at Carriappa Parade Ground on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the prestigious PM Banner to Major General Y P Khanduri, Additional Director General, NCC Directorate, Maharashtra, the statement said. Senior Under Officer Siddhesh Jadhav was the banner bearer and Cadet Captain Nikita Khot was the trophy bearer, it said.
Lauding the achievement, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that Maharashtra had unfurled its flag in Delhi. The RDC 2022 for the NCC culminated with the rally at Carriappa Parade Ground in Delhi. In the month long Camp, the Cdts did their best in various competitions like Drill, Rajpath Marching, Guard of Honour to PM, PM’s Rally Line Layout , Flag Area briefing and Cultural Event. The consistent excellent performance of the contingent throughout the Camp in all events saw the NCC Dte Maharashtra being adjudged the Best Directorate.
PM Banner after seven years: The prestigious PM Banner has been won by the State Directorate after seven years. Last time state won the banner was in 2014.
