NATIONAL CADET CORPS (NCC)

About:

• The app will assist in conducting countrywide online training to NCC cadets during the COVID-19 pandemic conditions. It is aimed at providing NCC-related basic information and entire training material (Syllabus, Précis, Training Videos, Frequently Asked Questions) on one platform.
  
  
• National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a Tri-Services Organization, comprising the Army, Navy and Air Force, engaged in grooming the youth into disciplined and patriotic citizens.
  
  
• Working:
  • It 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. They are given preference in military service over normal candidates during selections.
    
    
  
  
  
• Background: It came into existence in 1948 under the National Cadet Corps Act, 1948.
  
  
• Related Ministries: Defence Ministry deals with NCC at the National level. Education Ministry deals with NCC in all States.
  
  
• Directorate General NCC: It is the national level HQ located at New Delhi. It is headed by the Director General (DG), an Army Officer of the rank of Lieutenant General.