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The Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today said, “The foundation of our national transformation rests on five powerful pillars namely Social harmony, Family Enlightenment, Environmental Consciousness, Swadeshi and Civic duties. These five resolves—our PanchPran—flow through the veins of our society, fostering an invincible spirit of nationalism. They lead us on a journey that unites personal responsibility, traditional values, and environmental consciousness with cultural pride, unity, and self-reliance”, he remarked.
Elaborating further on the PanchPran, Shri Dhankhar said, The foundation of our national transformation rests on five basic pillars:
- Social harmony that transcends diversity into national unity, this is One;
- Second, family enlightenment by nurturing patriotic values at grassroots. We need to be committed to family. When there is unity in family, when we learn basics in the family, it shapes our career ahead and builds a very strong nation.
- Third, environmental protection, honouring Bharat Maa delve deep into our civilisation ethos. Our commitment to environment has always been throughout and now the world faces an existential challenge. Boys and girls, we don’t have another earth to cohabit. We have to nurture it. Therefore, we must seriously engage in nurturing environment, repairing the damage we have done.
- Fourth, swadeshi and self-reliance are key to growth, are key to economy, because they are the foundation of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. All steps have been taken in this direction but every citizen is obligated to make his and her contribution. You as a disciplined class can lead the path, exemplify your conduct that is emulated by others.
- Fifth and last, civic duties. Our constitution gives us fundamental rights and we are conscious of those fundamental rights but there are fundamental duties also. Nations blossom. Nationalism is nurtured, growth is secured, harmony is stabilised. When every citizen of the country believes and subscribes to fundamental duties, civic duties, you as a disciplined members of the force, can really be torchbearers.
Addressing the NCC cadets at the inauguration of the NCC Republic Day Camp – 2025 at HQ DG NCC Camp, Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt today, the Vice-President called on them to stay vigilant against anti-national forces to secure India’s democratic values. “Our dedication to the motherland has to be steadfast, unflinching, and unshakeable because it is the bedrock and foundation of our existence,” he asserted. Further he highlighted India’s remarkable journey over the past decade saying, “The challenges are emanating because the nation is witnessing a rise which is globally acclaimed. A rise that is the envy of the world, positively impacting every person in this country,” he said.
He commended the NCC for being a disciplined force that instils virtues essential for human growth. “Your membership of the NCC, a very disciplined force, where you imbibe virtues that matter to human growth, gives you a great advantage. The organization instils nationalism and nation-first approach. No nation in the world can grow unless its citizens are deeply committed to nationalism. Nationalism has to override all other interests, personal or organizational. Nation first approach has to be our only approach, maintain these qualities as a tribute to our motherland.” he remarked.
Reflecting on India’s transformation, he stated, “You are fortunate to live in a time when India is no longer a nation with potential but a nation rising unmatched.” He cited examples of infrastructure growth, such as many airports and metro systems being built annually over the last ten years, and India’s technological advancements.
The Vice-President described the cadets as architects of India’s glory towards 2047. “Your generation will architect India’s glory. We are living at a time when national optimism prevails as we approach to becoming the world’s third largest global economy. Youth opportunities expand as global institutions hail Bharat as favourite prime investment destination.”
Shri Dhankhar concluded by saying, “This has been achieved through overall growth mechanism in infrastructure, in technology and in making available an ecosystem where every young mind has the opportunity to exploit his and her potential and talent. The governance has taken much needed initiatives and policy decisions. And now there is transformation from discriminatory to merit-based mechanisms all over.”
Lt. Gen. Gurbirpal Singh, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Director General, National Cadet Corps and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
