WHY IN THE NEWS?

• The Ministry of Defence has constituted a High-Level Expert Committee, for a comprehensive review of the National Cadet Corps (NCC). Former Member of Parliament (MP) Baijayant Panda will be the Chairperson of the Committee.
• The 15-member committee will also include Cricketer MS Dhoni and Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra as members.
• Suggest measures to empower NCC cadets to contribute more effectively towards nation-building.
• Propose ways for gainful engagement of NCC Alumni for the betterment of the organisation
• Recommend best practices of similar international youth organisations for inclusion in the NCC curriculum.