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The NCC Directorate Karnataka and Goa has won the Prime Minister’s Banner and Trophy for the 2nd consecutive twelvemonth astatine the precocious concluded Republic Day Camp 2026 (RDC–2026) held successful New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi poses for a representation with NCC Directorate Karnataka and Goa, during the Prime Minister’s Rally, marking the culmination of RDC–2026, astatine the Field Marshal Cariappa Parade Ground, New Delhi connected January 28, 2026. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The NCC Directorate Karnataka and Goa emerged arsenic the wide Champion Directorate among 17 NCC Directorates crossed India.
According to the Ministry of Defence, during RDC–2026, cadets from the Karnataka and Goa Directorate delivered exceptional performances successful drill, firing, and taste competitions, decisively outperforming 16 different directorates.
As per the Ministry of Defence, the Prime Minister’s Banner and Trophy is awarded to the directorate that demonstrates accordant all-round show successful a wide spectrum of NCC activities passim the year.
Evaluation parameters see show successful Centrally organised camps and competitions, standards of discipline, results successful NCC certificate examinations, and the fig of cadets selected for induction into the equipped forces.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh poses for a radical representation during his sojourn to NCC Republic Day Camp 2026, successful New Delhi connected January 24, 2026. | Photo Credit: PIB Photo gallery
The Karnataka and Goa Directorate continued its winning streak during the existent grooming twelvemonth by securing archetypal presumption successful respective prestigious national-level events, including the Inter-Directorate Shooting Championship, All-India Vayu Sainik Camp, All-India Nau Sainik Camp, Idea & Innovation competition, and RDC–2026, reinforcing its dominance crossed each domains of NCC training.
The Prime Minister’s trophy was formally received by Air Commodore S. B. Arunkumar, the Deputy Director General, NCC Directorate Karnataka and Goa, during the Prime Minister’s Rally, marking the culmination of RDC–2026, astatine the Field Marshal Cariappa Parade Ground, New Delhi connected January 28.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presents the Prime Minister's trophy to Air Commodore S. B. Arunkumar, the Deputy Director General, NCC Directorate Karnataka and Goa, during the Prime Minister’s Rally, marking the culmination of RDC–2026, astatine the Field Marshal Cariappa Parade Ground, New Delhi connected January 28, 2026. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
“Being crowned the Champion Directorate for the 2nd consecutive twelvemonth is simply a testament to the professionalism, resilience, and never-say-die tone of our cadets and staff. This occurrence is the effect of corporate hard work, meticulous training, and unwavering dedication,” said Air Commodore Arunkumar.
He acknowledged the fantabulous enactment from authorities successful the authorities of Karnataka, on with beardown backing of universities and acquisition institutions crossed Karnataka and Goa, which played a captious relation successful achieving this milestone.
