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**NCC Director-General Encourages Cadets at Sainik School Amaravathinagar to Join Armed Forces**
**COIMBATORE, September 2, 2025:** Lieutenant General Gurbirpal Singh, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Director-General of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), visited Sainik School Amaravathinagar on Monday, inspiring cadets to pursue careers in the Indian Armed Forces and emphasizing the importance of strong moral character.
Accompanied by Major General Ramesh Shanmugam, Additional Director General of the NCC Directorate Kerala and Lakshadweep, and Commodore S. Raghav, VSM, Deputy Director General, NCC Directorate Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman & Nicobar, Lt. Gen. Singh was greeted with a Guard of Honour upon his arrival.
In his address to the cadets, the Director-General underscored the need for imbibing moral values, honesty, self-discipline, and resilience. He highlighted the NCC’s commitment to providing equal opportunities for both boys and girls, urging all cadets to strive for excellence in their endeavors. He reinforced the notion of commitment that leads to the betterment of one’s self.
The visit aimed to motivate the young students to consider serving the nation through a career in the armed forces.
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