New Delhi: As part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, National Cadet Corps (NCC) paid homage to the Martyrs of the Nation’s Freedom Struggle who lost their lives at the Jallianwala Bagh on April 13, 1919. National Cadet Corps under NCC Amrit Mahotsav also launched the Pan India Campaign to educate people against use of ‘Single use Plastics’.

The National Cadet Corps has a strong cadet base of 14 lakhs in the country which has been quite vocal about environment issues. Cadets throughout the country gathered at 75 places which have been in the centre stage during the Country’s fight for freedom. The cadets remembered and paid homage to the freedom fighters through Nukkad Nataks, patriotic songs, speeches and skits. This enthusiastic and patriotic tribute by the cadets of NCC filled the environment with patriotic fervour with many locals also joining in the event. The social media was flooded with the #NCCremembersJallianwala.

The cadets gathered at these 75 locations after doing Plog Run and spreading the message of cleanliness and a special message to the countrymen to stop using single use plastics. The message was spread on the social media by #NCCagainstPlastic.

The National Cadet Corps, a premier uniformed youth organisation of the country, has contributed significantly in nation building since its inception. It has transformed the lives of millions of youth by shaping their character and showing them the path of ‘Unity and Discipline’, the motto of NCC. The corps has made notable and praiseworthy contributions in spreading awareness among the masses on important issues like water conservation, environment protection, digital awareness and Swachhta Abhiyan.