New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) Lt Gen Virendra Vats today assumed charge as the Director General of National Cadet Corps (NCC), succeeding Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh.

He takes over at a significant juncture when NCC, the world’s largest uniformed youth organisation, is expanding its cadet strength to 20 lakhs across 28 states and eight union territories.

With its motto of Unity and Discipline, NCC is evolving in step with Viksit Bharat@2047, integrating innovation, digital skills and global awareness with its traditional focus on character building and patriotism, a Defence Ministry statement said.

Commissioned into the 19 Kumaon Regiment of the Indian Army on December 17, 1988, Lt Gen Vats brings with him 37 years of distinguished service.

He has served in challenging counter insurgency and coun

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