NCC strength to touch 15 lakh soon - Dr. Manmohan Singh

Updated on: Tuesday, February 01, 2011

The NCC, plans to groom more students from schools and colleges into disciplined citizens, assuring to grow in strength by two lakh and touch the 15-lakh mark shortly, Dr. Manmohan Singh said here.

While addressing the cadets at the Prime Minister's National Cadet Corps (NCC)Rally, Dr. Singh said, "I am very happy to inform you that in recognition of the good work done by the National Cadet Corps, the government has sanctioned an enhancement in its authorized cadet strength from 13 lakh to 15 lakh".

The increase in the strength of NCC, a voluntary organization, will add five new group headquarters and 40 new units in schools and colleges across the country.

In the next five years, the NCC plans to raise its current girls cadet strength from the present 24 percent to 33 percent and ultimately achieve 50 percent recruitment of girls in its units.

Noting that NCC was "a proud symbol" of national integration and values of discipline, patriotic service and team work, the prime minister said he commended the organization for its praiseworthy role in grooming the country's young men and women into disciplined and patriotic leaders of tomorrow.

Praising the NCC for showcasing the diversity of Indian society, Singh said the multitude of talent, experience and learning in the organization were a great resource for the country.

NCC strength to touch 15 lakh soon - Dr. Manmohan Singh

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