Lt Gen Virendra Vats has assumed charge as the new Director General (DG) of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), effective October 01, 2025, succeeding Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh.
Lt Gen Vats, commissioned into the 19 Kumaon Regiment in 1988, brings 37 years of distinguished service, including extensive operational and leadership experience from Counter Insurgency/Terrorism environments and commanding a brigade under a UN mission in Congo. Prior to this role, he was the Commandant at the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.
He takes the helm of the world’s largest uniformed youth organization at a pivotal time, as the NCC is expanding its cadet strength to 20 lakhs and aligning its focus with Viksit Bharat@2047, emphasizing innovation, digital skills, and global awareness alongside character building.
