National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a Tri-Services Organisation , comprising Army, Navy and Air Force, engaged in grooming the youth of the country into disciplined and patriotic citizens. During the Independence movement, leaders of our nation had realised the need to create a national level youth organisation, to train and groom young boys and girls as responsible citizens and future leaders of our great country in all walks of life, including the defense forces. The first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru presided over the function of raising the first NCC Unit at Delhi on the last Sunday of Nov 1948 . This day is traditionally celebrated as the ‘NCC Day’
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is the largest uniformed youth organization in India. It was established in 1948 under the NCC Act of 1948 to develop discipline, leadership, and patriotism among students. The scheme is supported by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, and implemented in schools and colleges across the country. motto of NCC “Unity and Discipline” (Ekta aur Anushasan)
Benefits of NCC in School:
- Improved Personality and Discipline
- Physical and Mental Fitness
- Motivation for Defense and Civil Services
- Valuable NCC Certificates (A, B, and C)
- Special Quota in Armed Forces and Universities
- Social Responsibility and Teamwork
- Exposure to National-Level Events and Camps
Objectives of NCC in School: - To develop qualities of character, courage, comradeship, discipline, and leadership.
- To foster a spirit of adventure, service, and selflessness.
- To prepare students to be responsible citizens.
- To create a pool of trained youth available for national service.
NCC Officer Name- Mr. Govind Ram Lohia Lecturer- Economics