Lt Gen Virendra Vats takes over as Director General of NCC

1. Leadership Transition

• New Appointee: Lt Gen Virendra Vats.
• Grade: 7 (Director General)
• Post: Director General of National Cadet Corps (NCC)
• Date of Assumption: October 1, 2025
• Prior to that: Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh.

2. About NCC

• Scale: Largest uniformed youth organization in the world.
• Ongoing Growth: The augmentation of cadet strength up to 20 lakhs.
• Geographical Area: 28 States and 8 Union Territories.
• Motto: "Unity and Discipline"

3. Strategic Focus & Vision

• Conformation to Viksit Bharat@2047 initiative.
• Focus on innovation and digital skills.
• Improving awareness in young people across the world.
• Still concentrating on the development of characters and patriotism.

4. Lt Gen Virendra Vats is an informed leader with the following professional background.

• Commissioning: December 17, 1988
• Regiment: 19 KUMAON
• Service Experience: 37 years of excellent service.
• Immediate Previous: Commandant, Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.