Haryana Governor wants NCC to be made mandatory

Updated on: Thursday, April 05, 2012

The Governor of Haryana, Jagganath Pahadia, said, NCC training should be made compulsory for both boys and girls studying in all the schools and colleges of Haryana.

The training should be made compulsory for students to infuse in them a sense of patriotism and discipline, he said.

"National Cadet Corps is a key organisation of youth and has played a significant role in protecting the country," Pahadia said.

It has rendered its services for various social causes, the Governor said.

Pahadia was speaking at a function here organised to honour the 34 NCC cadets of Haryana, who had participated in the Republic Day Parade.

State Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda was also present at the function.

While describing NCC as the third line to safeguard the country, Hooda said, "they not only protect the country but also spread awareness in the society by launching campaigns against various social evils."

Referring to many other countries where the military training was compulsory for students, Pahadia suggested Hooda to take up the issue with Centre for its consideration.

He also suggested that initially NCC training should be made mandatory in some schools and colleges in the state, he said, according to an official release.

Pahadia called upon the cadets to educate people in protecting environment.

The Governor also honoured 34 cadets and announced to give a cash prize of Rs 5,100 to each of them.

Additional Director General, NCC, Major General P S Mander highlighted various activities of NCC in the state.

He said that during the previous one year, six cadets had joined as officers in defence forces.

Haryana Governor wants NCC to be made mandatory

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