NCC Republic Day Camp 2025 Makes History With Record 917 Female Cadets

The National Cadet Corps recently announced a historic milestone with 917 female cadets at this year's Republic Day Camp. Women make up a significant portion of the 2,361 total cadets at the RD Camp 2025. Although women make up less than half of the contingent, their rising numbers underscore progress towards gender parity and inclusivity in the NCC. The camp includes cadets from across India, including around 135 cadets from 18 friendly countries under the Youth Exchange Programme.

NCC Sets Record For Female Cadets

On January 3, DG NCC Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh shared details about the Republic Day Camp 2025. He noted the significant achievements of female cadets and emphasised the camp’s aim to enhance personal traits and strengthen values. He added that the strength of NCC has increased from 17 lakh to 20 lakh, with 40% being female cadets.

DG NCC Press Conference was held today in DG NCC Camp, New Delhi. DG NCC first briefed media about the remarkable achievements of NCC of year 2024 and way ahead for 2025.
The media was also given media-bite at the end of the press conference. The media also witnessed a… pic.twitter.com/qVOCtGlHDo

— National Cadet Corps (@HQ_DG_NCC) January 3, 2025

The RD Camp 2025 started on December 30, NCC said on X. The camp will be visited by several dignitaries, including the Vice President, Defence Minister, and the Chief Minister of Delhi. On Republic Day 2025, NCC's marching contingent will take the Kartavya Path. The activities will conclude at the Prime Minister's Rally on January 27. 

Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh told Doordarshan on January 3, "The selection for cadets to march on Kartavya Path concluded yesterday. Two units, one each for females and males, will march. Along with them, two bands will be marching on Republic Day. We also have cadets from over 15 countries including Bhutan, Russia, and Nepal, who will interact with our cadets." According to Doordarshan, the Guard of Honour will be commanded by Gracy Mark from the North East Region.