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Dated Aizawl, the 15th May, 2026: Today, Director General of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), Lt. Gen Virendra Vats,YSM, SM, VSM, virtually inaugurated Mizoram's new NCC Group Headquarters Office located at Level 2, New High Court Parking Complex, MINECO. The event was attended by Sports & Youth Services (SYS) Department Director Shri H. Lalhmingthanga, SYS Deputy Director Smt. Jennifer Chongthu, DDK Aizawl Director (News) Shri Nampibou Marinmai, NCC Mizoram Group Commander Brig GS Arora, 23 Sector Assam Rifles DIG Brig Pushpendar Sorayan, and other invited dignitaries.

Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Lt. Gen Virendra Vats expressed his gratitude to the Government of Mizoram, Brig GS Arora, and the cadets of the Mizoram NCC Group. He highlighted that good infrastructure strengthens the efficiency and effectiveness of any organisation and nation, and expressed happiness that the Mizoram NCC Group now possesses such infrastructure, which would further accelerate development in Mizoram as well as the entire Northeast region. Continuing his address, Lt. Gen Virendra Vats remarked, “We cannot look East by overlooking the Northeast,” and encouraged the NCC cadets of Mizoram Group to make the NCC programme more aspirational and inclusive by involving more youths and enabling them to experience unity amidst diversity.

Lt. Gen Virendra Vats emphasized the importance of Hardware, Software, and Manpower functioning together effectively in changing times. He noted that the Mizoram NCC Group now has good infrastructure (Hardware) in place, and it is time to focus on the development of Software and Manpower. Sending his best wishes to the Mizoram NCC Group, Shri Virendra Vats expressed his keen desire to visit Mizoram at the earliest opportunity.

During the inauguration ceremony, NCC Mizoram Group Commander Brig GS Arora also officially launched the Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) accounts of the NCC Group Headquarters, Aizawl. In his brief address, Brig GS Arora stated that this is just the beginning and that there is still a lot of work to be done in Mizoram. He also pledged that they would give their utmost effort in all their future endeavors.

The inauguration function commenced with an invocation led by Rev Samuel Lalrinsanga, and NCC Alumni, Achiever Cadets, and award winners from the North Eastern Region were also felicitated during the event. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Brig GS Arora.

BRIEF HISTORY OF NCC

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) was established in India on 15 July 1948 under the NCC Act of 1948. Its motto is “Unity & Discipline.” NCC aims to instill self-discipline among students from a young age and nurture them into responsible, capable, and service-oriented citizens and leaders for society and the nation. NCC units are established in various schools and colleges, and participation is open to both male and female students studying in high schools, higher secondary schools, and colleges.

In Mizoram, the NCC was established in 1964. Currently, there are 4 Battalions: three based in Aizawl—20 Mizoram Bn NCC, 1 Mizoram Bn NCC, and 1 Mizoram Air Squadron NCC—and one based in Lunglei—2 Mizoram Bn NCC. These various battalions were previously under the Silchar Headquarters. However, under the NCC expansion plan, the Government of Mizoram issued a sanction letter on January 18, 2024, to establish an NCC Group HQ in Aizawl. The process of raising the Group Headquarters commenced in July 2025, and officers designated for the headquarters started joining from July 2025 onward. On 29 January 2026, Chief Minister Shri Lalduhoma unveiled the Group Headquarters flag, and on 30 January 2026, Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh officially inaugurated the NCC Group Headquarters at Aizawl.

The office operated temporarily at the Sports & Youth Services Department Building in MINECO from October 25, 2025, to May 14, 2026. With today's development, Mizoram will have a permanent NCC Group HQ office under the direct command of a Brigadier.