Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao today applauded the NCC cadets for bringing laurels to the state at the Republic Day Camp held in New Delhi recently.
The Governor hosted a reception to honour 104 NCC cadets and officers at Raj Bhavan and conveyed his appreciation to the team, a Raj Bhavan spokesperson said.
Addressing the cadets on the occasion, Rao reminded them that "once a cadet, always a cadet" and told them they must live with discipline and patriotism all their life.
He asked the cadets to become agents of change and provide leadership to the society in their chosen areas.
He also advised the youths to refrain from addictions of all kinds.
Additional Director General of Maharashtra NCC Maj Gen D S Gill informed that the NCC contingent from state comprised 77 boys and 37 girls.
He said the State Directorate won a rich haul of trophies and medals including those for the Best Directorate in drill competition, ballet competition and the Most Enterprising Naval Unit.
The cadets presented a cultural programme on the occasion.
Governor's wife Ch Vinodha, NCC officers and cadets were present.
