Jammu, February 2
“The true meaning of a developed society and a developed nation extends far beyond infrastructure, modern technology or economic progress alone. A developed society and nation also signifies a place where people possess strong character, where social values stand firm, and where the social fabric remains bound together in unity,” said, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday. He said that the nation’s true identity emerges from the thinking, conduct, and mutual trust of its citizens and it is the youth who create this wealth of thought and conduct.
“At the heart of a developed nation stands youth power. Young people constitute the most energetic, creative, and transformative force of any country. Youth are the drivers of change,” the Lieutenant Governor said. He was addressing the NCC cadets of NCC Directorate, Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh, who returned from New Delhi after attending the Republic Day Camp. The Lieutenant Governor lauded the contribution of National Cadets Corps (NCC) in nurturing youth, promoting self-less service and building a developed society and the nation. He stated that the NCC has inspired generations of youth with the understanding that national interest stands above personal gain, and that working together for society’s welfare represents the true leadership.
“Since 1948, the NCC has provided the country’s youth with a platform where young people from diverse backgrounds unite with a shared purpose. Through camps, training, cultural programs, and social campaigns, the NCC has brought values like discipline, leadership, teamwork, and service into the lives of millions of young people. The NCC has inspired generations of youth with the understanding that national interest stands above personal gain, and that working together for society’s welfare represents true leadership,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor emphasized that only when young people choose duty over convenience and prioritize society’s welfare over their own interests can a developed society and nation truly takes shape. “When honesty, hard work, and the spirit of service become integral to young people’s lives in society, development ceases to remain confined to statistics- it becomes connected to life values,” he said. The Lieutenant Governor asked the NCC cadets to focus on self-development. “Your self-development connects directly to the country’s progress. When NCC cadets and young people in society advance toward excellence in any field with newfound confidence, they not only secure their own future but also contribute to the nation’s progress,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor highlighted that the NCC cadets in Jammu Kashmir bear the significant responsibility of strengthening brotherhood. “I want cadets of the Jammu Kashmir Ladakh NCC Directorate to eliminate walls of region, language, caste, and religion through their collective work.
The development is not limited to “I” but is truly connected to “we.” In giving concrete form to this collective spirit, no other organization in India has contributed more than the NCC.
