NCC DIRECTORATE KARNATAKA & GOA WINS PRIME MINISTER’S BANNER AND TROPHY FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR AT RDC–2026
Bengaluru, 29 January 2026
The NCC Directorate Karnataka and Goa has created history by winning the prestigious 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, emerging as the overall Champion Directorate among 17 NCC Directorates across the country.
During RDC–2026, cadets from the Karnataka and Goa Directorate delivered exceptional performances in drill, firing, and cultural competitions, decisively outperforming 16 other Directorates. This remarkable achievement reflects the Directorate’s consistent excellence, discipline, and commitment to high training standards.
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.
The Karnataka and Goa Directorate continued its winning streak during the current training year by securing first position in several prestigious national-level events, including the Inter Directorate Shooting Championship, All India Vayu Sainik Camp, All India Nau Sainik Camp, Idea & Innovation competition and RDC–2026, reinforcing its dominance across all domains of NCC training.
The Prime Minister’s Banner was formally received by the Deputy Director General, NCC Directorate Karnataka and Goa, Air Commodore S. B. Arunkumar, during the Prime Minister’s Rally, marking the culmination of RDC–2026 at the Field Marshal Cariappa Parade Ground, New Delhi, on 28 January 2026.
Speaking on the occasion, Air Commodore S. B. Arunkumar stated:
“Being crowned the Champion Directorate for the second consecutive year is a testament to the professionalism, resilience, and never-say-die spirit of our cadets and staff. This success is the result of collective hard work, meticulous training, and unwavering dedication.”
He also acknowledged the excellent support from the State Government authorities, along with the strong backing of universities and educational institutions across Karnataka and Goa, which played a vital role in achieving this historic milestone.
