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Lieutenant General
Virendra Vats assumed charge as Director General of NCC.
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Lt Gen Virendra Vats
assumed charge as the new Director General of the National Cadet Corps (the
world’s largest uniformed youth organisation).
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He succeeded Lt Gen
Gurbirpal Singh in the prestigious position.
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His appointment comes at
a time when the NCC is expanding its strength to 20 lakh cadets across 28
states and 8 union territories.
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With its motto of 'Unity
and Discipline', the NCC is moving forward in tandem with the vision of a
developed India@2047,
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It has integrated
innovation, digital skills and global awareness with its traditional focus on
character building and patriotism.
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Lt Gen Vats was
commissioned into the 19 KUMAON Regiment on December 17, 1988.
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He has served in
counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in Arunachal Pradesh and
the Kashmir Valley.
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His experience includes
command of an infantry brigade under the UN mission in the Democratic Republic
of Congo.
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Prior to this role, he
served as Commandant of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.
