From Parade Grounds to Purpose: The Birth of Ex Mandya NCC Cadets Trust

It started with a salute.
A loud shout of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai.”
Boots hitting the ground in perfect rhythm, backs straight, eyes forward—young cadets of Mandya learning not just drills, but values: discipline, unity, and pride in service.

Years have passed. The uniforms may have been folded and packed away, but the spirit of those cadets? Still marching strong.

And now, that spirit has found a new mission.
Welcome to the Ex Mandya NCC Cadets Trust—a brotherhood reborn, not in camps or parades, but in compassion, mentorship, and unity beyond boundaries.

A Trust Born of Experience, Grown Through Purpose

What happens after NCC?
Some cadets become engineers, doctors, farmers, teachers, soldiers. Some take on battles of life, silent but strong.
But all of them carry something special: the NCC soul. A fire for the nation, for discipline, for brotherhood.

The Ex Mandya NCC Cadets Trust was born from the idea that this fire should not fade. That ex-cadets should not just remember their past—they should shape the future.

This is not an NGO, not a club.
It’s a homecoming. A place where cadets never grow too old to serve.

Our Promise: No Cadet Left Behind

This trust is built on a simple but powerful belief: Once a cadet, always a cadet.

We are here to:

✅ Support each other – in jobs, in crises, in life.
✅ Guide juniors – in careers, finance, and purpose.
✅ Uplift our communities – through social work, education, and awareness.
✅ Stay united – regardless of caste, religion, gender, or politics.

Whether you trained under the hot sun at parade grounds or served quietly behind the scenes, your journey still matters—and your role is not over.

A Family of Soldiers Without Guns, Still on Duty

We no longer carry rifles, but we carry responsibility.
We don’t shout commands, but we lead by example.
We may not train for battle, but we train for life—helping the next generation rise with courage, confidence, and clarity.

We are building a network that no government needs to fund, no rule needs to enforce. It’s powered by loyalty and love—to each other and to this land.

For the Cadet Who Feels Forgotten – We See You.

To the young NCC cadet confused about what comes next—we’re here.
To the ex-cadet battling tough times silently—we hear you.
To the senior who paved the way years ago—we thank you.

This trust is for all of you. Because once, we stood in line together. And now, we stand for each other.

This Is Just the Beginning.

Mandya gave birth to countless cadets. Now, it’s time we give back.

We will conduct career guidance sessions.
We will support education.
We will offer help during hard times.
We will visit cadet units and remind them—“You are never alone.”

We are not waiting for change.
We are becoming it.

“Unity and Discipline” was not just our motto—it is our legacy. And with this trust, we live it every day.

From Mandya, for Mandya. For every cadet, forever.

Jai Hind. Jai NCC. Jai Mandya.