India’s National Cadet Corps has invited 8 UK Army Cadets who have been selected from units across the country, along with two RAF Air Cadets to attend their India Youth Exchange Programme (YEP) held in New Delhi India.
The National Cadet Corps (NCC). The NCC are the Indian Military Cadet Corps with their Headquarters in New Delhi. NCC is a Tri-Services Organisation, comprising the Army, Navy and Air Force, engaged in nurturing the youth of the country into disciplined and patriotic citizens.
This year is the 75fed Anniversary of celebrating India’s independence.
To celebrate this day we have been invited to attend this amazing celebration along with another 13 countries. They are set to have the trip of a lifetime with a crammed packed programme.
This story will be updated regularly with pictures and information about the activities which our cadets are engaged with throughout their trip.
Day One – Travelling – 8 Aug
The cadets had an early morning to travel to Heathrow airport to start their over 8 hour flight to New Delhi. Once there the cadets were met by Director General Cadet Corps (NCC) Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh before heading to their hotel.
Day Two – Cultural Visits
Today cadets has a full day of cultural visits, this included visiting the National War Memorial, National Museum and India Gate. The day concluded with a India County & cultural presentation.
Day Three – Formal dinner
Today cadets took the morning to rehearse for their cultural presentation to the other YEP cadets. In the evening the cadets donned their ceremonial uniform got the Honourable Rakish Mantri (Minister of Defence) Dinner.
Day Four – Cultural Exchange visits
Today the cadets were treated to presentations from the other international cadet groups in the morning including ours dancing a traditional Scottish dance. Later in the day they visited The Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi and watched the famous water show.
Day Five – More cultural visits and presentations
Today the cadets has an early morning as they had to be up at 05:30am for a 07:00 presentation and yoga lesson at the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga. After the early morning yoga the cadets had breakfast before travelling to Rashtrapati Bhavan, which is the official resident of the president for a guided tour. In the afternoon the cadets moved to the NCC Camp for more cultural programmes which included presentations from NCC cadets, Indonesia, Kyrgyz Republic, Mozambique, Mauritius and us.
Day Six – Museum Visits
This morning the cadets visited the Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum before heading back to NCC HQ more cultural presentations.
Day Seven – Delhi Haat market
Today our cadets hit the Delhi Hatat markets and shopping centres, they also got their hands on some fast food! In the evening the cadets were treated to the final of the cultural presentations and even had a dance themselves.
Day Eight – Independence Day
Today the cadets were invited to the Red Fort for the 75th anniversary of Independence. After the celebration the cadets traveled to Agra for the final leg of their trip.
Day Nine – Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
The cadets where up early to head to see the magnificent Taj Mahal before heading to Agra Fort.