NATIONAL CADET CORPS (NCC)

Sept. 28, 2021

Lieutenant General Gurbirpal Singh took over as the 34th Director General of National Cadet Corps (NCC) on September 27, 2021.

About:

  • 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. 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.

Source : PIB

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