PM Modi Releases ₹75 coin on National Cadet Corps (NCC)

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released the ₹75 commemorative coin along with the special day cover on the occasion of 75 years of Raising of National Cadet Corps, while addressing the NCC PM rally at the Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi today.

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) celebrated it's 75th year of its inception and the rally was held as a hybrid day and night event and included a cultural program on the theme ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. In the true Indian spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam in presense of 196 officers and cadets from 19 foreign countries as part of the celebrations.  

“When the country is brimming with the energy and enthusiasm of the youth, the priorities of that country will  always be its young people”, the Prime Minister said as he mentioned the efforts of the government to provide a platform for the youth that will help them in achieving their dreams. Noting that various sectors are being opened up for the youth of the nation, be it digital revolution, start-up revolution or innovation revolution, the Prime Minister underlined that the youth of India are its biggest beneficiaries. Pointing out that even assault rifles and bullet proof jackets were imported in India, the Prime Minister highlighted the reforms in the defence sector and informed that today India is manufacturing hundreds of defence equipment. He also touched upon the fast-paced border infrastructural work that is taking place and underlined that it will open a new world of opportunities and possibilities for the youth of India. 

Concluding the address, the Prime Minister remarked that it is not just India’s Amrit Kaal but the Amrit Kaal of the youth of India and when the nation will be celebrating 100 years of its independence, it will be the youth who will be at the summit of successes. “We must not lose any opportunity and continue moving forward with the resolve to take India to new heights”, Shri Modi concluded. 

Union Minister for Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh, DG NCC, Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh, Chief of Defence Staff, Lt Gen Anil Chauhan, Chief of Army Staff, Gen Manoj Pandey, Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R Harikumar, Chief of Air Staff and Defence Secretary, Shri Girdhar Amamane were present on occasion. 

It's the second commemorative coin of the year 2023 and has minted by India Government Mint, Mumbai.

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