Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi today said that it is because of India’s power of youth that the world is looking at it with hope and expectations. Visiting the NCC Republic Day Camp 2025 in Delhi, Admiral Tripathi said that the youth are the future leaders of the country, and will play an important role in Viksit Bharat in 2047. He reiterated the NCC’s motto of unity and discipline and said that its core values of patriotism, commitment and social service will help develop the youth into model citizens. He urged the youth to make the right choices in life and make the most of the opportunities provided to them.

Admiral Tripathi also recalled the NCC’s collaborations with the Indian Navy and said that the Cadet’s participation in social security exercises has helped address issues of national security.