NCC Expansion

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a youth development movement.
It is a Tri-Services Organisation, comprising the Army, Navy and Air Wing, providing opportunities to the youth of the country for their all-round development with a sense of Duty, Commitment, Dedication, Discipline and Moral Values so that they become able leaders and useful citizens.
The NCC provides exposure to the cadets in a wide range of activities., with a distinct emphasis on Social Services, Discipline and Adventure Training. The NCC is open to all regular students of schools and colleges on a voluntary basis.
The NCC came into existence under the National Cadet Corps Act XXXI of 1948.
The motto of NCC is:“ UNITY AND DISCIPLINE”.
NCC is headed by the Director General (DG), an Army Officer of the rank of Lieutenant General.
The NCC operates under the Ministry of Defence.

Why in News?

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) recently celebrated its 74th anniversary of its Raising Day. This largest uniformed youth organisation in the world was raised in 1948.

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