Context:
Recently, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) celebrated its 75th Anniversary on November 26, 2023
Relevance:
Facts for Prelims
About the National Cadet Corps (NCC)
- The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a Tri-Services organization, encompassing the Army, Navy, and Air Force, dedicated to shaping the youth into disciplined and patriotic citizens.
- Established under the National Cadet Corps Act XXXI of 1948, it operates under the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Voluntary Recruitment:
- NCC operates as a voluntary organization, recruiting cadets from high schools, colleges, and universities across India.
Training and Preferences:
- Cadets undergo basic military training in small arms and parades.
- They receive preferential consideration in military service selections over regular candidates.
Aims of the National Cadet Corps:
- Character Development:
- Foster qualities of character, courage, comradeship, discipline, leadership, secular outlook, spirit of adventure, and sportsmanship among the youth.
- Youth Leadership:
- Create an organized, trained, and motivated youth resource capable of providing leadership across various domains, including the Armed Forces.
- Service to the Nation:
- Instill the ideals of selfless service, encouraging youth to be available for the nation’s service.
- Career Motivation:
- Establish an environment conducive to motivating youth to pursue careers in the armed forces.
Leadership and Headquarters:
- The NCC is headed by the Director General (DG), an Army officer holding the rank of Lieutenant General.
- The headquarters of the National Cadet Corps is situated in New Delhi.
