PM Oli pledges government’s every possible support for all-round youth development

Kathmandu, March 2: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stated that the government is committed to providing every possible support for the all-round development of youths.

He made these remarks while addressing the National Cadet Corps (NCC) SN 19 Senior Division Pass-out Parade at the Army Pavilion in Tundikhel today.

The PM reiterated that this program of the NCC is a high priority for the government, as the nation is always in need of youths who are disciplined and have allegiance to the National Flag, internalizing the maxim “Janani Janmabhumishcha Swargadapi Gariyesi” or “the Motherland is Greater than Heaven.”

“The hopes and dreams of not only your parents but also your instructors, relatives, and society are vested in you. Therefore, to build the best society, you should enhance your morale, develop efficient leadership, follow moral conduct and discipline, understand your duty towards society and the nation, and begin becoming an able citizen to fulfill it,” said the Prime Minister, who is also the NCC’s Chief Patron.

He further said, “As a true Nepali citizen, you will play an important leadership role by dedicating yourself with selfless service when the nation needs it. I am confident that the knowledge gained in this training will motivate and support you in this work.”

Extending best wishes to the graduates for patriotism, dutifulness, and superiority, PM Oli urged them to dedicate themselves to the development of the country based on fair competition, rather than playing foul against others.

First Lady Radhika Shakya, Defence Minister Manbir Rai, National Planning Commission (NPC) Vice-Chairman Prof. Dr. Shiva Raj Adhikari, Chief of the Army Staff Ashok Raj Sigdel, Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Sunita Dangol, and the chiefs of the security bodies attended the program.

The delegations of the National Cadet Corps of India, the Maldives, and Bhutan Scouts were also present at the event.

The NCC, with the motto “Discipline is the Main Foundation of Nation Service,” was established in 2022 BS with the objective of developing the personality of youths. It has been training youths to become disciplined, dignified, dedicated citizens who respect state institutions, are well-trained, and can be mobilized as volunteers during times of disasters.

The NCC has enrolled 7,704 students in this fiscal year and aims to increase the number of enrolled students to 11,550 next year. So far, 82,184 people have graduated from the NCC.

RSS