New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- A Sarv Dharm Pooja marked the opening of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 at the Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt, on Tuesday. This year a total of 2,406 cadets including 898 girl cadets drawn from 28 states and 08 union Territories are participating, which is the highest to date.

The month-long camp features several inter-directorate competitions and events like Best Cadet Competition, Small Arms Firing, Marching Contingent during the Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, and Flag Area Designing.

Cadets and Officers from 25 Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs) will also take part in the celebrations this year under the Youth Exchange Programme (YEP).

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