Ministry of Defence has constituted a High Level Expert Committee, under the chairmanship of former Member of Parliament Shri Baijayant Panda, for a comprehensive review of National Cadet Corps (NCC) in order to make it more relevant in changed times.
The committee comprises of 15 members who have accomplished in their respective fields. Ace cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Chairman of Mahindra Group Anand Mahindra, Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, Principal Economic Advisor Sanjeev Sanyal, are some of the names part of the 15 member group.
The Terms of Reference of the Committee, inter-alia, broadly provide for suggesting measures which can empower NCC cadets to contribute more effectively towards nation building and national developmental efforts in various sectors; propose measures for gainful engagement of its Alumni for betterment of the organisation as a whole and to study/recommend best practices of similar international youth organisations for inclusion in the NCC curriculum.
The NCC is the largest uniformed organisation which aims at developing character, discipline, a secular outlook and ideals of selfless service amongst young citizens. It also aims to create a pool of organised, trained and motivated youth with leadership qualities in all walks of life.
(Published from PIB)
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