National Cadet Corps
The National Cadet Corps is the Indian military cadet corps with its head Quarter at New Delhi. It is open to school and college students on voluntary basis.The National Cadet Corps in India is a voluntary organization which recruits cadets from high schools, colleges and Universities all over India. The Cadets are given basic military training in small arms and parades. The officers and cadets have no liability for active military service once they complete their course but are given preference over normal candidates during selections based on the achievements in the corps.
Motto of NCC
"Unity and Discipline (Ekta aur Anushasan)"
Aims of NCC
1.To develop qualities of Character, Courage, Comradeship, Discipline, Leadership, Secular Outlook, Spirit of Adventure and Sportsmanship, besides the ideals of Selfless Service among the youth to make them useful citizens.
2.To create human resource of organized, trained and motivated youth, provide leadership in all walks of life including the Armed Forces and always be available for the service of the Nation.
Objective of NCC:
Objectives of the NCC are:-
- Reach out to the maximum youths through various institutions.
- To Make NCC as an important part of the society.
- Teach positive thinking and attitude to the youths.
- Become a main source of National Integration by making NCC as one of the greatest cohesive force of our nation irrespective of any caste, creed, religion or region.
- Mould the youth of the entire country into a united, secular and disciplined citizens of the nation.
- Provide an ideal platform for the youth to showcase their potential in nation building.
- Instill spirit of secularism and united India by organizing National Integration Camps all over the country.
- Reach out to the youths of friendly foreign countries through Youth Exchange Programmes (YEP).