New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets took a solemn oath to say a big no to the use of tobacco on World No Tobacco Day on May 31, 2022.

New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): In a bid to strengthen the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Parliamentary Committee on Estimates recommended that the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and sportspersons should also be incorporated into the disaster relief teams.

New Delhi [India], January 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inspected the Guard of Honour and reviewed the 'march past' by National Cadet Corps (NCC) contingents ahead of addressing the NCC Rally at Delhi's Cariappa Parade Ground.

Bageshwar (Uttarakhand) [India], January 27 (ANI): As part of an initiative called 'Shaheedon Ko Shat Shat Naman' launched by the National Cadet Corps (NCC) on 73rd Republic Day of India, a Shaurya Smriti (plaque) was handed over to the families of Naik Narayana and Rifleman Nandan in Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand.

New Delhi Jan 22 PTI A new dawn of human progress awaits the cadets of the National Cadet Corps NCC and they should strive to make it free of petty jealousies and soul-sapping prejudices of regions religions castes and classes Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on SaturdayEvery generation has discovered the truths of life anew The truths that we discovered or our preceding generations discovered would certainly aid you in your process of discovery Singh said in his virtual address to cadets at NCCs Republic Day campHe said the youth will have to work to find the solutions themselvesA new dawn of human progress awaits you Let that dawn be free from petty jealousies and soul-sapping prejudices of regions religions castes and classes he mentionedLet there be equality between men and women enjoying the highest measure of liberty consistent with the common good he notedThe minister said the youth should dream big think new and different ideas dare to chart their own course venture into rough seas with a sensitive heart and bring back the pearl of wisdom and empathyHe said the lessons learnt at the camp such as unity discipline truthfulness courage harmony fraternity and leadership have always been the guiding qualities in our country and by adopting these qualities our youth set a great ideal in the society PTI DSP RHL

New Delhi Jan 22 PTI A new dawn of human progress awaits the youth of India and it is upon them to make it free of petty jealousies and soul-sapping prejudices of regions religions castes and classes Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told cadets of the National Cadet Corps NCC on SaturdayEvery generation has discovered the truths of life anew The truths that we discovered or our preceding generations discovered would certainly aid you in your process of discovery Singh said in his virtual address to cadets at NCCs Republic Day campHe said the youth will have to work to find the solutions themselvesA new dawn of human progress awaits you Let that dawn be free from petty jealousies and soul-sapping prejudices of regions religions castes and classes he mentionedLet there be equality between men and women enjoying the highest measure of liberty consistent with the common good he notedThe minister said the youth should dream big think new and different ideas dare to chart their own course venture into rough seas with a sensitive heart and bring back the pearl of wisdom and empathy he mentionedHe said the lessons learnt at the camp such as unity discipline truthfulness courage harmony fraternity and leadership have always been the guiding qualities in our country and by adopting these qualities our youth set a great ideal in the society PTI DSP RHL

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 18 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday said that the 125th birth anniversary of legendary freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose will be celebrated at Jakkur Flying School, Bengaluru, adding that about 100 National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets and commanders will participate in it.

New Delhi Dec 18 PTI The National Highways Authority of India NHAI has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Cadet Corps NCC to reuse plastic waste collected by the cadets during its latest campaign for construction of roads across the country the Defence Ministry said on Saturday NCC started a month-long Puneet Sagar Abhiyan on December 1 to clean the beaches According to the ministry 34 lakh cadets from 127 coastal area NCC units have so far collected approximately six tons of plastic waste The plastic wastes collected is planned to be handed over to NHAI whichthey can use in road construction the ministry stated The MoU between NCC and NHAI has beensigned and exchanged on December 17 by NCCs Director General Lt GenGurbirpal Singh and NHAIs Chief General Manager Sushil Kumar Mishra it said The aim of the campaignis to propagate the message ofimportance of clean seashoresbeaches amongst the local population and future generations it noted The NCChas also approached IITs and other premier institutes for their cooperation in recycling and gainful utilisation of the plastic wastes collected it mentioned IIT Kharagpur has already agreed to extend technical expertise The NCCis also approaching NGOs that are involved in recycling of plastic wastes one of which Odisha Yuva Chetana Sangathhan has already agreed to provide assistance it noted PTI DSP CJ CJ

New Delhi Nov 28 PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the NCC Day on Sunday saying the organisation offers a great experience to the youngsters of the country to realise their true potential and contribute to nation buildingA few days back during the Rashtra Raksha Samarpan Parv in Jhansi I was honoured to register as the first member of the NCC Alumni Association The formation of an Alumni Association is a commendable effort to bring together all those who have been associated with NCC he said in a tweetModi also posted the speech he had delivered at the National Cadet Corps NCC rally in January on Twitter PTI KR RC

Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 19 (ANI): A former National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday enrolled himself as the first 'NCC Alumni Association' member here during the culmination event of 'Rashtra Raksha Samarpan Parv'.