NCC founder and Padma Shri awardee A.V.S. Raju passes away
A.V.S. Raju, the founder of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and recipient of the Padma Shri, died. He was a prominent figure in India’s youth training and military preparedness. His death marks the loss of a key contributor to national service and civic education. Raju’s legacy includes establishing the NCC as a major institution for youth development.