Guwahati: Lt Gen Virendra Jats assumed charge as the Director General of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), succeeding Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh, on October 1. Prior to this appointment, he was serving as the Commandant, Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.
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Lt Gen Virendra Jats takes over the charge at a very crucial juncture when NCC, the world’s largest uniformed youth organisation, is expanding its cadet strength to 20 lakhs across 28 States and 8 Union Territories in India.
A press release issued by the Ministry of Defence stated, “Commissioned into the 19 KUMAON Regiment of the Indian Army on December 17, 1988, Lt Gen Virendra Vats brings with him 37 years of distinguished service. He has served in challenging Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorism environments and held key appointments in Arunachal Pradesh, the Kashmir Valley and also the Army Headquarters. He also commanded an Infantry Brigade under the United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo”.
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An alumnus of the National Defence Academy – Khadakwasla, Indian Military Academy – Dehradun, College of Defence Management – Secunderabad and the National Defence College – New Delhi, Lt Gen Virendra Vats brings with himself a wealth of operational and leadership experience.
