NCC cadets of Gujarat Directorate undertake cleanliness drive of statues to celebrate 75 years of Independence

India will be celebrating its 75th Independence Day on 15 August 2021 and as part of these celebrations, statues of Military Heroes, prominent and influential apolitical figures were cleaned in multiple locations all over Gujarat by the NCC cadets of Gujarat Directorate. The aim is to spread awareness about the personalities.

In addition, Awareness Lectures/Poetry Recital/Nukkad Natak were also conducted by the cadets on patriotic and cleanliness themes. Talks were also given by the cadets about the statues to spread awareness about the contribution made by the personality, whose statue was been cleaned. The cadets also posted a large number of messages on the social media platform highlighting the importance of cleanliness. 

The District administration actively cooperated in the overall conduct of the event. The efforts of the cadets in paying tribute to National heroes were widely appreciated by the local population. Major General Arvind Kapoor, Additional Director General, National Cadet Corps, Gujarat, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu complimented the efforts of the cadets and advised the cadets to continue maintaining these statues in future as well.