D.A.V. Boys Senior Secondary School Gopalapuram
SGT Harsh Ashok Bagda (IX-'D')
๐Ÿ… All India Best Cadet Gold Medal โ€” RDC 2026

BGPM NCC Army Cadet SGT HARSH ASHOK BAGDA won the prestigious ALL INDIA BEST CADET GOLD MEDAL in the Junior Division/Junior Wing (Army) in the Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 held at New Delhi from 29 December 2025 to 29 January 2026. He was felicitated by the honourable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi Ji on 28th January 2026 as part of the Prime Minister's Annual NCC Rally at Cariappa Parade Ground, New Delhi.

He was also selected as the main FLAG AREA BRIEFER of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Andaman Nicobar Directorate. He briefed the Flag Area to the honourable Defence Secretary of India โ€” Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS. He also became the first ever cadet to get selected for Centralized MC (Master of Ceremony) in the history of the Directorate.

Dignitaries the Cadet Interacted With:
  • Chief of Air Staff (CAS) โ€” Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, PVSM, AVSM
  • Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) โ€” Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM
  • Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) โ€” General Anil Chauhan, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM
Pre-RD Camps Completed
Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC) 2025
CATC Cum GP IGC RDC TRG 2026
CATC Cum GP IGC RDC LAUNCH 2026
CATC Cum IGC RDC 2026
CATC Cum DTE RDC TRG โ€” I, II, III
CATC Cum DTE RDC LAUNCH โ€” I, II
REPUBLIC DAY CAMP 2026
SGT Harsh Ashok Bagda
CSM Bhavin Kolla (IXโ€“'E')
๐Ÿ… All India Best Cadet Gold Award โ€” RDC 2025

CSM Bhavin Kolla, an NCC Army Cadet of DAV Boys School, Gopalapuram, achieved the prestigious ALL INDIA BEST CADET GOLD award. He was felicitated by the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi Ji, on 27th January 2025 during the Prime Minister's NCC Rally held as part of the Republic Day celebrations.

His accomplishment stands as a proud moment for the institution and a testament to his unwavering dedication, discipline, and excellence in the NCC Army Wing. His remarkable achievement at the national level reflects the highest standards of leadership, commitment, and service.

CSM Bhavin Kolla's success brings immense honour to the school and serves as an inspiration to fellow cadets to strive for excellence and uphold the values of the National Cadet Corps.

Felicitations & Honours:
  • Felicitated by Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji on 27th January 2025.
  • Felicitated by the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin.
  • Honoured at Raj Bhavan by the Governor of Tamil Nadu, R. N. Ravi.
Training Camp Timeline
CATC Cum GP RDC TRG - 1 ยท 03.09.2024 โ€“ 12.09.2024
Foundation of RDC journey โ€“ introduction to Best Cadet selection, exposure to standards and expectations.
CATC Cum GP RDC TRG - 2 ยท 17.09.2024 โ€“ 26.09.2024
Strengthened core skills โ€“ drill, communication, early-stage assessments.
CATC Cum RDC IGC Launch ยท 29.09.2024 โ€“ 08.10.2024
Focused on refining event performance and mental preparedness for IGC.
CATC Cum RDC - IGC ยท 12.10.2024 โ€“ 21.10.2024
Represented NCC Group HQ Chennai - 'A'. Won Gold Medal in JD/JW Army Category (Best Cadet).
CATC Cum RDC Dte TRG - 1 ยท 22.10.2024 โ€“ 31.10.2024
Entered directorate-level training with intense refinement in communication, firing, and drills.
CATC Cum RDC Dte TRG - 2 ยท 11.11.2024 โ€“ 20.11.2024
Advanced assessments; mentorship from senior officers; directorate pride emphasized.
CATC Cum RDC Dte TRG - 3 ยท 21.11.2024 โ€“ 30.11.2024
Final polishing camp at directorate level before national-level preparation begins.
CATC Cum RDC Launch - 1 ยท 11.12.2024 โ€“ 20.12.2024
Final push with simulation-style practices; continuous mock interviews and personality grooming.
CATC Cum RDC Launch - 2 ยท 21.12.2024 โ€“ 26.12.2024
Final fine-tuning before departure; directorate team formation completed.
Republic Day Camp โ€“ 2025 ยท 01.01.2025 โ€“ 31.01.2025
๐Ÿ“Œ Represented NCC Directorate Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman & Nicobar.
CSM Bhavin Kolla
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