Lt Gen Virendra Vats, Director General, NCC, during his visit to NCC Andhra Pradesh and Telangana headquarters in Secunderabad on Tuesday (March 17). | Photo credit: Special arrangement
National Cadet Corps (NCC) training must evolve in line with new technological advancements, with a sharper focus on cyber and drone training programmes, said Lt Gen Virendra Vats, Director General, NCC, during his visit to the NCC Andhra Pradesh and Telangana headquarters in Secunderabad on Tuesday (17
Highlighting the changing nature of security and technology, Lt Gen Vats said there is an urgent need to strengthen cyber training modules and expand drone-related programs to better prepare NCC cadets for future challenges. “Equipping cadets with such skills would increase their readiness to work in an increasingly technology-driven environment,” he added.
Published – 18 March 2026 20:53 IST
