The National Cadets Corps (NCC) came into existence under the National Cadet Corps Act XXXI of 1948 (passed in April, 1948; came into existence on 16th July, 1948). NCC is a youth development movement. It has enormous potential for nation building. The NCC provides opportunities to the youth of the country for their all-round development with a sense of Duty, Commitment, Dedication, Discipline and Moral Values so that they become able leaders and useful citizens. The NCC provides exposure to the cadets in a wide range of activities, with a distinct emphasis on Social Services, Discipline and Adventure Training. The NCC is open to all regular students of schools and colleges on a voluntary basis. The students have no liability for active military service.
The main aim of introducing NCC in JNVs is to develop character, comradeship, discipline, leadership, secular outlook, spirit of adventure and the ideal of selfless service amongst the students to create a human resource of organized, trained and motivated youth and to provide leadership in all walks of life and always be available for the service of the nation. In JNVs where NCC facilities are available, a suitable environment should be created to motivate the students to take up a career in the Armed Forces.
Proper safety precautions are to be taken while sending the cadets to attend various NCC Camps. NCC Day should be celebrated on 4th Sunday of November every year. All efforts are to be made to begin NCC for both boys and girls in consultation with NCC directorate of the concerned district. On receipt of vacancy position, application form, duly filled in, is to be forwarded to NVS (HQ) for further necessary action. All the efforts are to be made to train the cadets by CTO/ANO so that more number of students can participate in Republic Day parade.
The Motto of NCC is “Unity and Discipline”
In 1954 the existing tricolor flag was introduced. The three colours in the flag depict the three services in the Corps, red for Army, deep blue for Navy and light blue for the Air Force. The letters NCC and the NCC crest in gold in the middle of the flag encircled by a wreath of lotus, give the flag a colourful look and a distinct identity. Each lotus represents one NCC Directorate.
“We the cadets of the national cadet corps, do solemnly pledge that we shall always uphold the unity of India. We resolve to be disciplined and responsible citizens of our nation. We shall undertake positive community service in the spirit of selflessness and concern for our fellow beings”.