Lucknow, Dec. 1 -- Uttar Pradesh National Cadet Corps (NCC) directorate observed the past week as NCC Week, in commemoration of NCC Day (celebrated on November 23). The week culminated on Sunday with ceremonial events marking the 78th NCC Day across all 11 NCC groups and the UP NCC directorate. Nearly two lakh NCC cadets from all 75 districts of the state participated in a wide array of training, adventure, cultural and community development activities. These included tree plantation drives, blood donation camps, Puneet Sagar Abhiyan, Swachhta Abhiyan, social service initiatives, sports competitions, cycle rallies, and fitness runs. These events, rooted in the NCC motto of "Unity and Discipline," aimed to inspire youth to become responsible citizens capable of contributing meaningfully to nation-building. The week concluded with ceremonial NCC March Pasts by all NCC Groups in their respective locations. The 78th Raising Day and NCC Week culmination ceremony was held in Lucknow at the Surya Auditorium, organised by the Lucknow NCC Group and HQ UP NCC Directorate. The chief guest was Lieutenant General Anindya Sengupta of Surya Command. htc...