<p>Mumbai: In a significant decision, the Centre has announced a planned expansion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) by adding three lakh cadets across India. </p><p>“For the NCC expansion plans, several States already extending their concurrence and committing to fast-track the necessary training infrastructure,” Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth said at the Special Joint State Representatives and Additional/Deputy Directors General (JS R&A/D) Conference of the NCC in Bhopal on Tuesday. </p><p>As of now, the total NCC cadets’ strength is around 17 lakh and the plan is to raise it to a level of 20 lakh.</p><p>“This is as per the resolve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announcement by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh…we are discussing it…a lot of positive steps are being taken…NCC stands for nation first, dedication,” Seth said.</p>.Convicted twice, Saquib Nachan back in focus again after Maharashtra ATS raids his home.<p>“NCC evokes a sense of patriotism and instills a soldier-like spirit among cadets,” he added.</p><p>NCC Director General Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh outlined the Corps’ achievements and roadmap ahead, with a focus on establishing robust training and camping infrastructure nationwide.</p><p>Seth also highlighted recent initiatives including the inclusion of ex-servicemen as NCC instructors, providing new employment avenues for veterans and lauded the NCC’s active involvement in national campaigns such as the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Naya Savera Scheme, and Nasha Mukti Abhiyan. </p><p>Calling for continued Centre-State collaboration, Seth urged States to fulfill their commitments towards manpower, infrastructure, and funding to support this historic expansion, reinforcing NCC’s integral role in shaping the youth and securing the nation’s future.</p><p>The event also witnessed the participation of Ministers of Education and Youth Affairs & Sports, senior officers from the Ministry of Defence, State Department representatives, and NCC Heads from all States.</p>
<p>Mumbai: In a significant decision, the Centre has announced a planned expansion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) by adding three lakh cadets across India. </p><p>“For the NCC expansion plans, several States already extending their concurrence and committing to fast-track the necessary training infrastructure,” Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth said at the Special Joint State Representatives and Additional/Deputy Directors General (JS R&A/D) Conference of the NCC in Bhopal on Tuesday. </p><p>As of now, the total NCC cadets’ strength is around 17 lakh and the plan is to raise it to a level of 20 lakh.</p><p>“This is as per the resolve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announcement by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh…we are discussing it…a lot of positive steps are being taken…NCC stands for nation first, dedication,” Seth said.</p>.Convicted twice, Saquib Nachan back in focus again after Maharashtra ATS raids his home.<p>“NCC evokes a sense of patriotism and instills a soldier-like spirit among cadets,” he added.</p><p>NCC Director General Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh outlined the Corps’ achievements and roadmap ahead, with a focus on establishing robust training and camping infrastructure nationwide.</p><p>Seth also highlighted recent initiatives including the inclusion of ex-servicemen as NCC instructors, providing new employment avenues for veterans and lauded the NCC’s active involvement in national campaigns such as the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Naya Savera Scheme, and Nasha Mukti Abhiyan. </p><p>Calling for continued Centre-State collaboration, Seth urged States to fulfill their commitments towards manpower, infrastructure, and funding to support this historic expansion, reinforcing NCC’s integral role in shaping the youth and securing the nation’s future.</p><p>The event also witnessed the participation of Ministers of Education and Youth Affairs & Sports, senior officers from the Ministry of Defence, State Department representatives, and NCC Heads from all States.</p>