National Cadet Corps (NCC), the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world, is to celebrate its 72nd Raising Day on 22 Nov 2020.  The raising day function was marked by paying homage, at the National War Memorial, today, to the fallen heroes, who made the supreme sacrifice of their lives. The anniversary will be celebrated all over India, cadets participate in blood donation camps and social development programmes. 

The selfless participation of the NCC cadets during the COVID-19 pandemic, through Ex ‘NCC Yogdaan’ as Corona warriors to spread awareness about measures to fight against the pandemic contributed well, said the Defence Secretary. NCCs multifaceted activists and the curriculum provides unique opportunities to the youth for self-development. NCC to expand in  Border and Coastal regions of the country was put forth by the PM Modi on last Independence day. The scheme will increase one lakh additional cadet strength together in all three streams of Army, Navy and Air Force. The deployment focusing on the border districts, coastal taluks and taluks housing Air Force Stations.

The cadets and Associate NCC Officers, participated well in activities such as ‘Ek Bharat Shresht Bharat’, ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Fit India’ and see wholehearted participation in ‘Swachhta Abhiyan’, ‘Mega Pollution Pakhwada’ and played a pivotal role in spreading awareness about various government initiatives like ‘Digital Literacy’, ‘International Day of Yoga’, ‘Tree Plantation’ and immunisation programs etc.The Defence Secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar and DG NCC Lt Gen Rajeev Chopra laid wreaths on behalf of the entire NCC fraternity. 

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