Vice President CP Radhakrishnan was briefed on the National Cadet Corps and Sainik Schools by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth at Uprashtrapati Bhavan today. Appreciating the NCC’s contribution to nation-building, the Vice President described the Cadet Exchange Programme under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat as an excellent initiative for strengthening national integration. He also lauded the NCC’s community service initiatives, including Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The Vice President also welcomed the establishment of the NCC Alumni Association.