From 1948, NCC has grown into world’s largest uniformed youth organisation with 20L cadets: Govt
New Delhi, From its establishment in 1948, the NCC has grown into the world’s largest uniformed youth organisation with 20 lakh cadets, including an increase of six lakh cadets between 2014 and 2025, officials said on Saturday. From 1948, NCC has grown into world’s largest uniformed youth organisation with 20L cadets: Govt On the eve of its 78th Raising Day on November 23, a solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held at the National War Memorial here where Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Director General, National Cadet Corps , Lt Gen Virendra Vats laid a wreath and paid homage to the fallen heroes on behalf of the entire organisation. The observance set the tone for a nationwide celebration that highlighted the NCC’s steadfast role in nation building and youth development, they said. “From its establishment in 1948 with just 20,000 cadets, the NCC has grown into the world’s largest uniformed youth organisation with 20 lakh cadets, including an increase of six lakh cadets between 2014 and 2025. “Today, its footprint extends to 713 out of India’s …
