Raksha Rajya Mantri Flags in NCC Cadets After Triumphant Mt Kang Yatse-II Expedition

The NCC Mountaineering Expedition team, consisting of 27 Girl and Boy Cadets, 5 Officers, and 17 Permanent Instructor Staff, successfully summited Mt. Kang Yatse-II (6250 m) on June 21, 2024.

Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth welcomed back the triumphant expedition team of NCC Girl and Boy cadets to Mt. Kang Yatse-II (Ladakh) at a ceremony held in New Delhi on July 3, 2024. As the chief guest, Shri Sanjay Seth praised the cadets for their remarkable achievement despite facing numerous challenges, including adverse weather conditions. He highlighted how such expeditions foster essential values like leadership, resilience, and teamwork among the cadets. Shri Seth urged the cadets to draw inspiration from the Prime Minister's address at the 2022 NCC Rally, where he credited his NCC training for his ability to fulfill responsibilities towards the nation.

The NCC Mountaineering Expedition team, consisting of 27 Girl and Boy Cadets, 5 Officers, and 17 Permanent Instructor Staff, successfully summited Mt. Kang Yatse-II (6250 m) on June 21, 2024. The cadets overcame the challenges of high altitude through rigorous training, acclimatization, and medical support. While scaling the snow-covered peak, they faced heavy snowfall, strong winds, and low temperatures, which they conquered with perseverance, dedication, and courage.

Adventure activities have always been a priority in the NCC's training curriculum. Mountaineering expeditions are designed to cultivate camaraderie, perseverance, and resilience among cadets, preparing them for future challenges in both their personal and professional lives.