Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], February 4 (ANI): The Governor of Telangana, Jishnu Dev Varma, felicitated the officers and cadets who represented Telangana at the Republic Day Parade Contingent 2025, at a special ceremony held at Raj Bhavan on Monday. The Governor presented mementoes to senior NCC officers and contingent members in recognition of their achievements in the national capital on Republic Day.Commending the role of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) in shaping young minds, the Governor lauded its contribution in instilling discipline, leadership, and a sense of social responsibility among the youth. According to an official release from the Rajbhavan, the Telangana governor emphasized that NCC training camps equip cadets with the qualities necessary to become conscientious and responsible citizens.Addressing the cadets, the Governor underscored the importance of NCC in fostering leadership, courage, self-confidence, and discipline. He urged educational institutions to actively encourage greater student participation in the NCC.During the ceremony, the Governor also felicitated the senior NCC officers and contingent members, with mementoes in recognition of their achievements.The event was attended by VM Reddy, Deputy Director General, NCC TS and AP; Smita Sabharwal, IAS, Principal Secretary, Youth Advancement, Tourism and Culture; Dr Yogita Rana, IAS, Secretary, Education Department; senior officers from the NCC; and G Pallavi Deputy Secretary to Governor, other officials from Raj Bhavan. (ANI)