Dheeraj Singh, 4th year B.Tech Computer Science Engineering student from Parul University’s Vadodara campus, was chosen to be a part of the NCC cadet delegation who travelled to Dhaka, Bangladesh, under the Youth Exchange Programme. This is an annual program that involves the exchange of Cadets between friendly nations and in which 20 deserving cadets from India who were  given this lifetime opportunity of displaying India’s armed force excellence on an international level.

Dheeraj represent Parul university at the 2021 Republic Day celebrations and he was also part of the “All India NCC Boys Marching Contingent” at Rajpath Parade and Gujarat Marching Contingent for PM’s rally. He also had the honour of being awarded by the Prime Minister with the PM’s baton and medal during NCC Republic Day Camp 2021 at Delhi. Adding on to the sublime achievements of the young cadet he was also awarded with the Governor’s medal by the Governor of Gujarat.

During his expedition in Bangladesh he was also able to visit the nation’s landmarks such as Bangladeshi National War Memorial, the Bangladeshi National Museum, Army Headquarters, Naval Headquarters, and Air Force Headquarters. These tours were structured to give the students knowledge of the brave stories of the troops who played a significant part in the nation’s freedom. “I am truly grateful to have been selected for his lifetime opportunity of being a part of the NCC delegation to represent India during this exchange program”, said Cadet Singh. The Senior Sec, Ministry of Defence hosted a dinner at the Army Golf Club where the students were able to get the opportunity to hear the words of senior officials.

Dheeraj has been serving as an NCC Cadet with 1 Gujarat Air Squadron in Vadodara, Gujarat. He was invited by the HQ DG NCC to Delhi to receive an award from the highest dignitary at the HQ. In addition to his efforts in the NCC, Dheeraj has also been a committed member and one of the many beneficiaries of the Parul University’s Armed Forces Motivational Cell.