About NCC
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a youth development movement. It has enormous potential for nation building and provides opportunities to the youth of the country for their all-round development with a sense of Duty, Commitment, Dedication, Discipline and Moral Values so that they become able leaders and useful citizens. It provides exposure to the cadets in a wide range of activities with a distinct emphasis on Social Services, Discipline and Adventure Training. It is open to all regular students of schools and colleges on a voluntary basis.
Motto of NCC:
"Unity and Discipline" is motto for the NCC was taken in the 12th CAC meeting held on 12th October 1980.
NCC Flag:
The NCC flag symbolizes the unity and integration of the Army, Navy and Air Force wings within the organization, as well as its commitment to the ideals of discipline, patriotism, and service to the nation.
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The NCC emblem is placed in the center of the flag, which includes the Ashoka Chakra, crossed rifles, an anchor and a flying aircraft, representing the land, sea and air elements of the defense forces.
History of NCC:
After independence the present day NCC under the Ministry of Defence came into existence on 16 Apr 1948 through NCC act XXXI, 1948. In 1950 Air Wing was added on 01 Apr with one Air squadron each at Bombay and Kolkata. The Naval Wing of the NCC was raised in Jul 1952, thus completing the true representation of all services in the Corps. Presently, NCC has approximately 13 Lakhs Cadets under its fold.
Organization of NCC:
