In an inspiring address at the Vice President’s Enclave in New Delhi on Tuesday, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan engaged with the dedicated My Bharat-NSS team gearing up for the 2026 Republic Day Parade, celebrating their spirit and commitment.
The Vice President lauded the volunteers’ infectious enthusiasm and impeccable discipline as emblematic of India’s dynamic younger generation. Reflecting on his own formative years in NSS, he illuminated the program’s pivotal role in building character, discipline, and civic duty among young minds.
Recalling the contingent’s resolute parade performance, he extended kudos to the Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry for propelling the My Bharat-NSS forward with excellence. At the core of his message was a profound assertion: India’s might is anchored in national unity and selfless societal service.
Invoking the timeless principles championed by leaders like Sardar Patel, he called on the youth to dedicate themselves unreservedly to national welfare. Aligning with the PM’s ambitious Viksit Bharat@2047 goal, he portrayed it as a collective endeavor requiring a cadre of disciplined patriots.
With faith in the youth’s prowess, drive, and worldly insights, he predicted India’s ascent to frontrunner status by 2047. Development, he noted, demands more than prosperity—it calls for social concord, ethical fortitude, and solid principles, all cultivated via NSS endeavors like community outreach and sustainability efforts.
Appreciating volunteers’ impacts in education, eco-preservation, wellness campaigns, village upliftment, and crisis response, the Vice President counseled against quick fixes, advocating steadfastness, resilience, and integrity in service. Genuine dedication, he promised, guarantees triumph.
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya joined senior dignitaries, educators, and coaches in this memorable gathering.