Sanjay Seth Felicitates NCC Cadets, MY Bharat Volunteers Ahead of Independence Day 2026 at Red Fort

Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth on 11 August 2026 felicitated National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets and MY Bharat volunteers taking part in the Independence Day 2026 celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi, recognising their role in one of the country’s most important national events.

At the interaction, Shri Sanjay Seth placed particular emphasis on the role of young citizens in nation-building. He described the NCC cadets and MY Bharat volunteers as brand ambassadors of Viksit Bharat and called them the country’s second line of defence, linking youth participation to the strengthening of national consciousness, discipline and civic responsibility.

The felicitation comes as preparations gather pace for the Independence Day ceremony at the historic Red Fort, the focal point of India’s annual national celebrations on 15 August. For the NCC cadets and MY Bharat volunteers involved, participation offers a direct association with the event and a chance to witness the ceremonial proceedings that sit at the centre of the country’s Independence Day traditions.

Shri Sanjay Seth also expressed confidence in the contribution India’s youth will make to the national goal of becoming a developed country by 2047. He said the energy, commitment and sense of responsibility shown by young Indians would be crucial in turning the vision of Viksit Bharat into reality.

The minister’s remarks also drew attention to the wider role of the NCC in shaping young citizens through structured training and exposure to national events. The organisation’s framework is intended to develop discipline, leadership, teamwork and a spirit of service, while familiarising cadets with the values associated with responsible citizenship and national service.

The presence of MY Bharat volunteers alongside NCC cadets reflects a broader push to involve young people more closely in public and nation-building activities. Bringing these groups together for the Red Fort celebrations reinforces the effort to connect the country’s youth with national institutions, public traditions and long-term developmental aspirations.

The event served both as a formal acknowledgement of the enthusiasm and commitment of the young participants and as a broader message that the task of building a stronger, more developed India is not limited to state institutions alone. It also rests with the country’s younger generation, whose participation is being placed at the heart of national occasions such as Independence Day.

With the country preparing to mark Independence Day 2026, the recognition of NCC cadets and MY Bharat volunteers at the Red Fort adds symbolic weight to the celebrations, highlighting youth involvement as an integral part of both the ceremony and the larger Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.