DG NCC VISITS ALL INDIA NAU SAINIK CAMP 2026 AT INS SHIVAJI, INSPIRES OVER 600 CADETS

On 9 July 2026, Lieutenant General Virendra Vats, Director General of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), visited the All India Nau Sainik Camp 2026 at INS Shivaji, Lonavala, accompanied by Major General Vivek Tyagi. The DG NCC inspected accommodation, training facilities and observed competitions including DK Whaler boat pulling, ship‑modelling, semaphore signalling and 0.22 rifle shooting, which test naval proficiency, endurance and technical seamanship. The camp hosted 612 NCC naval cadets (including 204 girl cadets) and 26 Associated NCC officers. Emphasising future security needs, the DG urged cadets to adopt drone technology and cyber awareness, linking training to the vision of a self‑reliant India by 2047.