Rezang La Day: Martyrs remembered, NCC to be compulsory in all schools

Rezang La Day: Martyrs remembered, NCC to be compulsory in all schools

Chandigarh, 18th November 2023: The sacrifices made by the Indian soldiers were remembered on Rezang La Day today. The event was organised by Suvichar, a renowned think tank, at Banyan Tree School, Sector 48 Chandigarh. The chief guest, Sh. Banwarilal Purohit, Governor Punjab and Administrator UT Chandigarh, paid tribute to the martyrs and stressed on the need to make NCC compulsory in all schools. Gen V P Malik, PVSM, AVSM (Retd) was the Guest of Honour. Param Vir Chakra awardees, Hony Capt Bana Singh (Retd) and Sub-Maj Sanjay Kumar were also felicitated on the occasion.

Key points:

• The Governor said that Rezang La was a battle that has set exceptional examples of courage, gut and valour of our armed forces.
• He also said that the Indian defence forces are the most well equipped and stressed on the fact that due to paucity of funds not all schools have NCC, adding it should be made compulsory for all students.
• Gen. VP Malik said that it was a privilege to have the parents of Capt. Vikram Batra here on the occasion and recalled the significance of the Rezangla Day.
• He said that Indian soldiers have set an example of bravery and leadership for the entire world.
• Col. DS Cheema (Retd.) recalled the sacrifices made by the martyrs and said that it was an honour to have parents of Capt Vikram Batra with us.
• The event included Screening of Film on Rezang La prepared by the Ministry of Defence.
• NCC cadets and other students got an opportunity to speak to the Param Veer Chakra awardees.