Vikram Ditya Sharma/Ferozepur
In the run up to the Republic Day Parade and Prime Minister Rally which are the key events in the NCC Calendar, the Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh NCC Directorate today launched a cycle expedition from Hussainiwala to New Delhi on 7 January 2025 with an aim to further the spirit of national integration and adventurism.
The expedition which included six cadets of NCC Senior Division, six Senior Wing Cadets and NCC Staff was flagged off from the National Martyrs Memorial, Hussainiwala by Major General Jagdeep Singh Cheema, Additional Director General, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh NCC Directorate. The ADG praised the spirit of adventure and patriotism in the cadets and exhorted the cadets to imbibe the values of valour and selfless service from the national heroes like Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev and others.
This cycle expedition, being conducted under the theme "Bharat Ke Veer: Ek Shaurya Gatha", will be concluded at the DG NCC Parade Ground at New Delhi, with the prestigious Prime Minister's Rally.
On this occasion, Brig Ajay Tiwari, Sena Medal, Group Commander, NCC Group Jalandhar, Col Manjeet Katoch, Officiating Group Commander, NCC Group Ludhiana and other senior officers of NCC were also present at the occasion along with the NCC cadets
It is pertinent to mention here that this cycle expedition, being conducted under the theme "Bharat Ke Veer: Ek Shaurya Gatha", will be concluded at the DG NCC Parade Ground at New Delhi, with the prestigious Prime Minister's Rally. To apprise the NCC cadets and citizens about courage, national pride and national unity, the route of the expedition passes through key historical landmarks which are deeply connected with our Bravehearts struggle for India’s sovereignty and their legacy of sacrifice and valour. In its journey of more than 700 kms the rally will visit Khemkaran, Amritsar, Kartarpur, Khatkar Kalan, Kurukshetra and Panipat on its way to New Delhi.