NCC (National Cadets Core)



The NCC was founded in 1948 and is the largest uniformed youth organization in the world, with over 13 lakh cadets. The organization is divided into Army, Navy, and Air Force wings, and each wing provides basic military training, adventure activities, and community service opportunities to its cadets.The NCC also plays an important role in national development by contributing to social awareness and community service programs. Cadets are encouraged to participate in activities such as blood donation camps, tree plantation drives, and disaster relief operations.

In addition to developing leadership and citizenship skills, the NCC provides opportunities for cadets to pursue a career in the armed forces or other fields. Many NCC cadets go on to serve in the armed forces, while others choose careers in fields such as medicine, engineering, and public service.

History

Ncc was first formed in India in 1948 Act to trained the youth for full fill the ARMY ,NAVY ,AIR FORCE . The origin of NCC in 1917 can be track by the name of University Corps . When the teritorial Act was passed in India then the University Corps was changed by the name of UTC University Training Corps in 1942 British Govt. change the name the UOTC (University Officer training Corps).

A committee headed by Pandit H.N. Kunzru recommended a cadet organization to be established in schools and colleges at a national level. The National Cadet Corps Act was accepted by the Governor General and on 15 July 1948 the National Cadet Corps came into existence.

In 1949, the Girls Division was raised in order to give equal opportunities to school and college going girls. The NCC was given an inter-service image in 1950 when the Air Wing was added, followed by the Naval Wing in 1952. Same year, the NCC curriculum was extended to include community development/social service activities as a part of the NCC syllabus at the behest of Late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru who took keen interest in the growth of the NCC. Following the 1962 Sino-Indian War, to meet the requirement of the Nation, the NCC training was made compulsory in 1963. In 1968, the Corps was again made voluntary.