National Cadet Corps

November 28, 2023

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) celebrated its 75^th anniversary
The NCC in India was formed in 1948 with the objective to make up for a shortage of personnel in the Army.
The first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru presided over the function of raising the first NCC Unit at Delhi on the last Sunday of November 1948.
Serving as the youth wing of the Indian Armed Forces, it operates from its headquarters in New Delhi. Open to school and college students voluntarily, the NCC functions as a Tri-Services Organisation, encompassing the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Cadets undergo fundamental military training, including small arms handling and drill exercises.
The motto of the NCC, Unity and Discipline, encapsulates the values of duty, loyalty, dedication, and self-sacrifice.
It stands as the largest youth organisation in the country, with a mission to build character, and leadership qualities and foster national integration.