15/08/2026
Not Discarded, But Dignified - 800 Uniforms, Infinite Respect. 🇮🇳
On the occasion of 80th Independence Day.
15 August 2026: With the aim of taking a unique initiative for the respectful recycling and reuse of old NCC uniforms, which are a symbol of discipline and patriotism, Lok Utkarsh Charitable Trust, Surat. and NCC Group Headquarter Vadodara and 6 Gujarat Girls Battalion NCC Surat jointly organized the “Respectful Recycling and Reuse of NCC Uniforms” program at Shri J.B. Dharukawala Mahila Arts College and Diamond School, Surat, run by Shri Tapi Brahmacharyashram Sabha Trust.
The main objective of this initiative was to recycle old NCC uniforms with dignity instead of throwing them in the waste and ensure their reuse for the benefit of the society.
About 800 old uniforms were deposited during the program. The collected uniforms were handed over to a reputed NGO (Lok Utkarsh Charitable Trust, Surat) for recycling and bags, pouches and other useful items will be made from the uniforms, which will be distributed to orphanages, old age homes and needy families in the coming days.
This program was organized under the inspiration and guidance of Brigadier K.D.S. Zala Sir, Group Commander, NCC Group Headquarter, Vadodara. In which important contributions were made by the Commanding Officer of 6 Gujarat Girls Battalion, Colonel R.S. Patial, Adm. Officer Major Bhavana Lohani, and Shri J.B. Dharukawala, Trustees, Principals of College and Diamond School and NCC Cadets.
In the program, senior officers of NCC emphasized on the dignity of the uniform and the spirit of "Best from Waste". Mr. Nilesh Ghevariya, Mr. Hiteshbhai Goyani, Mr. Sanjay Patoliya, Mr. Vishal Vastarpara, Mr. Shailesh Dhameliya And Team representative of Lok Utkarsh Charitable Trust, Surat, informed the NCC cadets about the recycling process. This campaign not only preserves the dignity of the uniform but also provides information about its important contribution in environmental protection and social service.
Let's honor the uniform, serve the nation.
