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Lt Gen Virendra Vats Takes Over as Director General of NCC, Brings 37 Years of Leadership Experience

Takes Charge Amidst Major NCC Expansion Drive to Reach 20 Lakh Cadets Nationwide
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New Delhi: In a key leadership transition, Lieutenant General Virendra Vats today assumed charge as the new Director General of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), the world’s largest uniformed youth organization. He succeeds Lieutenant General Gurbirpal Singh, who retired after a distinguished tenure.

Lt Gen Vats takes over at a pivotal moment as the NCC is undergoing a major expansion—aiming to reach 20 lakh cadets across 28 States and 8 Union Territories, in alignment with India’s vision for Viksit Bharat@2047.

NCC’s Evolution in the 21st Century

With its enduring motto of “Unity and Discipline”, the NCC continues to be a cornerstone of youth development in India. Under its ongoing modernization, the organization is integrating:

  • Digital literacy and innovation
  • Global awareness and leadership training
  • Community engagement
  • Patriotism and national service

Lt Gen Vats’ leadership is expected to add renewed vigour to the NCC’s role in grooming future-ready, responsible citizens and leaders.

Read also: Veteran Achievers Honoured in Chennai: COAS General Upendra Dwivedi Recognises Post-Retirement Service of Four Ex-Servicemen

Distinguished Military Career Spanning 37 Years

Commissioned into the 19 Kumaon Regiment of the Indian Army on December 17, 1988, Lt Gen Vats has served in some of India’s most challenging operational theatres, including:

  • Counter-Insurgency and Counter-Terrorism operations in Jammu & Kashmir
  • Key leadership positions in Arunachal Pradesh, the Kashmir Valley, and at Army Headquarters
  • Commanded an Infantry Brigade under the United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Most recently, he served as Commandant of the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, where he was instrumental in training senior military officers in joint services operations and strategic leadership.

Impressive Academic & Training Credentials

Lt Gen Vats is an alumnus of:

  • National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla
  • Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun
  • College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad
  • National Defence College (NDC), New Delhi

His educational background, combined with operational and instructional experience, makes him uniquely positioned to lead the NCC in its next phase of transformation.

What to Expect from His Tenure

Lt Gen Vats’ tenure is expected to focus on:

  • Cadet expansion with quality training
  • Integration of digital tools and global best practices
  • Enhanced engagement with schools, colleges, and communities
  • Instilling civic responsibility, leadership, and national pride among the youth

With his vast experience and leadership acumen, Lt Gen Vats is poised to elevate the NCC’s stature as a model youth development organisation, aligned with India’s aspirations on both national and global stages.

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