BGPM NCC Army Cadet SGT HARSH ASHOK BAGDA (IX-‘D’) won the prestigious ALL INDIA BEST CADET GOLD MEDAL in the JUNIOR DIVISION/JUNIOR WING (ARMY) in the Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 held at New Delhi from 29 December 2025 to 29 January 2026. He was felicitated by the honourable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi Ji on 28th January 2026 as part of the Prime Minister’s Annual NCC Rally at Cariappa Parade Ground, New Delhi. He was also selected as the main FLAG AREA BRIEFER of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Andaman Nicobar Directorate. He also briefed the Flag Area to the honourable Defence Secretary of India - Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS. He also became the first ever cadet to get selected for Centralized MC (Master of Ceremony) in the history of the Directorate.

SGT Harsh Ashok Bagda also got the opportunity to visit the Nau Sena Bhawan, New Delhi and the residence of the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS). He also got the opportunity to interact with the following dignitaries :- Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, PVSM, AVSM Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi PVSM, AVSM, NM Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM

The Cadet had completed the following Pre-RD Camps :- Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC) 2025 CATC Cum GP IGC RDC TRG 2026 CATC Cum GP IGC RDC LAUNCH 2026 CATC Cum IGC RDC 2026 CATC Cum DTE RDC TRG - I CATC Cum DTE RDC TRG - II CATC Cum DTE RDC TRG - III CATC Cum DTE RDC LAUNCH - I CATC Cum DTE RDC LAUNCH - II REPUBLIC DAY CAMP 2026

A Report on Republic Day Camp 2025 - Bhavin Kolla

CSM Bhavin Kolla (IX–‘E’), an NCC Army Cadet of DAV Boys School, Gopalapuram, achieved the prestigious ALL INDIA BEST CADET GOLD award. He was felicitated by the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi Ji, on 27th January 2025 during the Prime Minister’s NCC Rally held as part of the Republic Day celebrations. His accomplishment stands as a proud moment for the institution and a testament to his unwavering dedication, discipline, and excellence in the NCC Army Wing. His remarkable achievement at the national level reflects the highest standards of leadership, commitment, and service. CSM Bhavin Kolla’s success brings immense honour to the school and serves as an inspiration to fellow cadets to strive for excellence and uphold the values of the National Cadet Corps.

In addition to this national recognition, CSM Bhavin Kolla was also felicitated by the Honourable Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and Youth Welfare & Sports Development Minister, Udhayanidhi Stalin, acknowledging his outstanding achievement and contribution as a young cadet representing the state with distinction. He was further honoured at Raj Bhavan in the presence of the Honourable Governor of Tamil Nadu, R. N. Ravi, marking yet another moment of recognition for his exemplary accomplishment.

Training Camp Timeline of the Cadet CATC Cum GP RDC TRG - 1 03.09.2024 – 12.09.2024 Foundation of RDC journey – introduction to Best Cadet selection, exposure to standards and expectations. CATC Cum GP RDC TRG - 2 17.09.2024 – 26.09.2024 Strengthened core skills – drill, communication, early-stage assessments. CATC Cum RDC IGC Launch 29.09.2024 – 08.10.2024 Focused on refining event performance and mental preparedness for IGC. CATC Cum RDC - IGC 12.10.2024 – 21.10.2024 Represented NCC Group HQ Chennai - 'A' at the Intergroup Competition. Won Gold Medal in JD/JW Army Category (Best Cadet). CATC Cum RDC Dte TRG - 1 22.10.2024 – 31.10.2024 Entered directorate-level training with intense refinement in communication, firing, and drills. CATC Cum RDC Dte TRG - 2 11.11.2024 – 20.11.2024 Advanced assessments; mentorship from senior officers; directorate pride emphasized. CATC Cum RDC Dte TRG - 3 21.11.2024 – 30.11.2024 Final polishing camp at directorate level before national-level preparation begins. CATC Cum RDC Launch - 1 11.12.2024 – 20.12.2024 Final push with simulation-style practices; continuous mock interviews and personality grooming. CATC Cum RDC Launch - 2 21.12.2024 – 26.12.2024 Final fine-tuning before departure; directorate team formation completed. Republic Day Camp – 2025 01.01.2025 – 31.01.2025 📌 Represented NCC Directorate Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman & Nicobar