NCC Directorate Karnataka and Goa wins Prime Minister’s banner and trophy for second consecutive year at Republic Day Camp 2026

NCC Directorate Karnataka and Goa wins Prime Minister’s Banner and Trophy for outstanding performance at Republic Day Camp 2026.

The NCC Directorate Karnataka and Goa has won the Prime Minister’s Banner and Trophy for the second consecutive year at the recently concluded Republic Day Camp 2026 (RDC–2026) held in New Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi poses for a picture with NCC Directorate Karnataka and Goa, during the Prime Minister’s Rally, marking the culmination of RDC–2026, at the Field Marshal Cariappa Parade Ground, New Delhi on January 28, 2026. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

The NCC Directorate Karnataka and Goa emerged as the overall Champion Directorate among 17 NCC Directorates across India.

According to the Ministry of Defence, during RDC–2026, cadets from the Karnataka and Goa Directorate delivered exceptional performances in drill, firing, and cultural competitions, decisively outperforming 16 other directorates.

As per the Ministry of Defence, the Prime Minister’s Banner and Trophy is awarded to the directorate that demonstrates consistent all-round performance in a wide spectrum of NCC activities throughout the year.

Evaluation parameters include performance in Centrally organised camps and competitions, standards of discipline, results in NCC certificate examinations, and the number of cadets selected for induction into the armed forces.