NCC — 2

Delhi Public School, Faridabad celebrated the Armed Forces Day with great vigour and patriotic fervour on December 4, 2025, coinciding with the Indian Navy Day. The school proudly partnered with 5 Har Battalion NCC, 4 Har Girls Battalion NCC and 1 Har Naval NCC Unit.

The Principal, Ms Sangeeta Chakravarty warmly welcomed the Chief Guest, Guest of Honour & other esteemed guests. Addressing the students, she urged them to draw inspiration from the brave officers who safeguard the nation and to imbibe the values of discipline, integrity and unity.

The Chief Guest, Captain (IN) Vikram Segat, Commanding Officer 1 Haryana Navy Unit, Faridabad, honoured for his distinguished 30-year service in Executive, Gunnery and Missile operations and a two-time recipient of the Chief of Naval Staff Commendation, has served in key leadership roles including Executive Officer at INS India and Gunnery Officer on the iconic INS Viraat. He currently leads the Naval NCC Unit, mentoring cadets to uphold duty and pride.

In his address, Captain Vikram Segat highlighted the exemplary team spirit of the Army, Navy and Air Force, urging students to adopt this spirit, remain positive, face challenges with courage and uphold the NCC motto of Unity in Diversity. He emphasised four essential pillars—character building, courage, camaraderie and adventure.

The Guest of Honour, Colonel Rupam Chatterjee, Director (HQ Project Vijayak), Kargil, an alumnus of NDA and IMA, has vast operational experience across riverine, jungle, desert and high-altitude terrains. His service includes major operations such as Op. Vijay, Op. Meghdoot, Op. Parakram and counter-insurgency roles in the North-East and Kashmir. He has been serving in Kargil since July 2024.

Colonel Rupam Chatterjee shared an inspiring anecdote on the strength of character, stressing the importance of trust and mutual support. He reminded students that integrity enables individuals to shine even in a crowd. He concluded with the Navy’s greeting, “Wishing everyone fair winds and good seas”, and interacted with the audience through a brief Q&A session.

Cadet Vyomika Kaushik, an alumnus of the Naval Wing of our school, was also one of the guests on this special day. She has been selected for the 10+2 B. Tech Navy Entry for the prestigious Indian Naval Academy Course 114 at Ezhimala, Kerala, in May 2024. Upon completing her training, she will be commissioned as a Sub Lieutenant, embarking on a promising career in the Indian Navy.

Cadet Vyomika Kaushik also interacted with the cadets and spoke about how NCC has helped her, her training experience at the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, and her journey through the SSB exam.

The celebrations began with a Parade Inspection followed by a Band display. The cultural segment opened with a stirring orchestra rendition of Vande Mataram, setting a patriotic tone. This was followed by a soulful choir presentation 'कंधों से मिलते हैं कंधे', a self-composed poem 'एक प्रणाम देश के वीरों के नाम' and an expressive dance performance titled 'ए वतन, मेरे वतन'. A video showcasing the noteworthy achievements of our NCC cadets was screened, highlighting the remarkable feats accomplished by the School’s NCC unit. A detailed achievement report of the cadets was also presented, offering a comprehensive overview of their dedication and excellence. Following this, a few cadets shared their individual.

The Vice Principal, Ms Jyoti Dhall, proposed the vote of thanks, after which the programme concluded with the resonant NCC Song, echoing pride and patriotism across the premises.