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17th September, 2021 Security and Defence

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Context: The Indian Ministry of Defence constituted a High Level Expert Committee for a comprehensive review of National Cadet Corps (NCC).

 

Key Highlights:

Objectives of the Committee:

  • Committee is to suggest measures to empower NCC cadets to contribute more effectively towards nation building
  • To propose ways for gainful engagement of NCC Alumni for betterment of the organization
  • To recommend best practices of similar international youth organisations for inclusion in NCC curriculum

 

About NCC:

  • The NCC is the largest uniformed organization, which aims at developing character, discipline, a secular outlook and ideals of selfless service amongst young citizens.
  • It also aims to create a pool of organised, trained and motivated youth with leadership qualities in all walks of life.

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