Governor Gupta flags off NCC Mt Deo Tibba Expedition-2026

Governor Kavinder Gupta today flagged off the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Mt Deo Tibba Expedition-2026 from Lok Bhavan, in a ceremonial send-off for the cadets and staff undertaking the prestigious Himalayan mountaineering expedition.

Addressing the cadets, the Governor congratulated the participants and encouraged them to uphold the highest traditions of courage, discipline and teamwork while representing the NCC in the high Himalayas. He said that adventure activities play a vital role in developing self-confidence, endurance, leadership qualities and a spirit of perseverance among the youth.

Kavinder Gupta said that the National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a symbol of character building, leadership, patriotism and discipline, equipping youth with qualities that help them become responsible and active citizens. He said that participants in such expeditions emerge as ambassadors of fitness, environmental conservation and national service, and that courageous and disciplined young people form the foundation of a developed India.

The Governor said that the cadets participating in the Mt Deo Tibba Expedition represent the immense strength and potential of the nation’s youth and that their dedication and determination serve as an inspiration to others. He extended his best wishes to the expedition team and expressed confidence that the challenging venture would strengthen their spirit of adventure and resilience.

The Mt Deo Tibba Expedition, culminating at an altitude of 6,001 metres, is one of the NCC’s premier mountaineering ventures. The team, comprising cadets selected from across the country after rigorous screening and training at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (ABVIMAS), Solang Valley, will undertake challenges including glacier travel, snow craft and high-altitude survival. The expedition is being led by Wing Commander Kunal Sharma.