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Mangaluru, Jan 27: SUO Adhik D Shetty, CSM Shlok, JUO Yukthi R Shetty, and Cadet Manik S Kulal of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) and NCC cadets of 18 KAR Battalion, Mangalore Group, represented Karnataka & Goa Directorate at the Republic Day parade 2026 held in Delhi. All 5 cadets are students of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) Mangaluru.
SUO Adhik D Shetty, proudly represented the NCC Army Wing, 18 KAR Battalion, Mangalore Group, Karnataka & Goa Directorate at RDC 2026 in Delhi. He completed the Special National Integration Camp 2025 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, where the team secured a silver medal. Subsequently, In RDC, he had the honour of participating in the Prime Minister's Rally as part of the South Zonal Contingent. As a distinguished Dainik Darshak, he proudly march in front of Hon. Prime Minister, Narendra Modiji and also got opportunity to interact with the hon. Vice president of India, chief of Army Staff, Raksha Rajya Mantri of India and directorate general of NCC showcasing exemplary discipline and dedication.
CSM Shlok represented the NCC Army Wing, 18 KAR Battalion, Mangalore Group, Karnataka & Goa Directorate at RDC 2026 in Delhi. He has successfully completed the National Level Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Camp at Hassan, actively participating in dance, singing, and sports. In RDC he had an honour of being part of the Prime Minister’s Rally and marching during the event. He was honoured to have had the opportunity to interact with the chief of defence staff, the chief of army staff, and the director general of the National Cadet Corps showcasing exemplary discipline and dedication.
JUO Yukthi R Shetty proudly represented the NCC Army Wing, 18 KAR Battalion, Mangalore Group, Karnataka & Goa Directorate at RDC 2026 in Delhi. Marching on the prestigious Karthavya Path as part of the All-India Karthavyapath Girls Contingent — one among 144 selected cadets from across the nation — as a Dainik Darshak, representing 18 KAR Battalion, Mangalore Group at Delhi. With the honour of witnessing the Hon’ble President of India lead the nation’s Republic Day celebrations, proudly marching in front of esteemed dignitaries, and the privilege of interacting with the chief of the air staff and the directorate general of NCC, this moment stands as a testament to discipline, dedication, and service at the very heart of India.
Cadet Manik S Kulal, represented the NCC Army Wing, 18 KAR Battalion, Mangalore Group, Karnataka & Goa Directorate at RDC 2026 in Delhi. He had successfully completed the National-level Special National Integration Camp held in Jammu and Kashmir, where he actively participated in cultural and sports activities. In RDC, he had to honour of participating in the prestigious Prime Minister’s Rally, served in the South Zonal Contingent, and held the honourable position of Daine Dharshak in the Contingent. He marched before Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, reflecting outstanding discipline, leadership, and excellence. He was also honoured to interact with the hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri, the chief of army staff, and the director general, NCC.
Cadet Rishith Shetty represented NCC Air Wing, 6 Kar Air Squadron NCC, Mangalore Group, Karnataka & Goa Directorate at RDC 2026 in Delhi. As part of the elite guard of honour team, he was honoured the defence minister of India, chief of defence staff, and chiefs of army, navy and air force, showcasing outstanding dedication and discipline.
They have reached this prestigious camp through a series of selection camps which included tough competition, intense preparation and lot of hurdles to cross.
These 5 cadets have created history by being the highest number of cadets getting selected for RDC from St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangalore.
Dr Praveen Martis SJ, vice chancellor of the University, Lt Col Rohit Prakash Rai, commanding officer of 18 KAR BN NCC Mangalore Group, wing commonder Praveen Kaveriappa, commanding officer of 6 Kar Air Squadron NCC, Capt Shakinraj, ANO, NCC army wing, Fg Offr Alwyn Stephen Misquith, ANO of NCC Air Wing, the management and staff of the University have congratulated the cadets for their achievement.