Hyderabad|India|November'2009: The Directorate of NCC, AP, to commemorate the 61st Raising Day Anniversary of National Cadet Corps (NCC) organised a spectacular parade at Army Parade ground on Sunday.

Second Officer G Veeranjaneya of Guntur Group commanded the parade in which 120 girl and 550 boy cadets were took part. The Home Minister of AP, Smt. Sabitha Indra Reddy reviewed the parade and took salute at its march past. On the occasion, Smt. Sabitha Indra Reddy released a souvenir of NCC Directorate and also distributed prizes. Senior Under Officer (SUO) Anusha Sabbineni awarded the Colonel Chaudhary Trophy and best Cadet Medal. Chief Ministers’ Banner for Overall Championship and Mandatory conditions Trophy goes to the Kakinada NCC Group which was handed over to them by holding Hyderabad group.

Horse riding team of NCC Cadets at the 61^st NCC Celebrations held at Army parade ground
in Secunderabad on 22 Nov’2009.

Speaking on the occasion, Home Minister of Andhra Pradesh Smt. Sabitha Indra Reddy has said that National Cadet Corps with 13 lakh cadets, has created a force of disciplined and trained young men and women, who shall always be a valuable asset to the nation. She appreciated the efforts of NCC for various social causes and congratulated the NCC team from Andhra Pradesh to have won the prestigious Prime Minister’s Banner at New Delhi for the second time consecutively, last year.

Horse show in which young cadets, both boys and girls, participated received applauds from the large number of spectators. A Synchronised drill with rifles was introduced this time. The youngest riders, attracted attention of the spectators with their performance in Show Jumping. Malkhambh and Air demonstration by the Air Wing cadets were the other highlights of the parade which marked culmination of the week long celebrations beginning from 17th November.

NCC was raised in the year 1948 with a strength of 32,500 Senior Division and 1,35,000 Junior Division cadets.

Reachout's News Bureau
November' 2009