Recognizing the importance of National Cadet Corps at university level will strengthen the educational outcomes of the youth in India. Discuss (200 Words)
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KEY POINTS
· University Grants Commission (UGC) forwarded for consideration to all vice-chancellors of universities across India a proposal of the Directorate General, National Cadet Corps (NCC), aimed at including NCC as an elective subject in curricula.
· NCC is the world’s largest uniformed youth volunteer organisation. It has a better gender ratio than any other uniformed organisation in the country with girl cadets accounting for one-third of the total.
· NCC training has a transformative effect, making cadets more disciplined and committed.
· They learn to relate to common people including during crises and empathise with larger social and developmental causes.
· NCC tenures should result in extra credit in promotions. This will ensure over time that the senior echelons of the armed forces have sufficient exposure to Indian society and its aspirations.
· NCC structure needs to evolve in a direction in which the youth, regardless of socio-economic background, are drawn to it as a means of advancing both character and career and rendering national service.
· A better mix of cadets will promote cohesion among the youth, particularly through the camaraderie experienced during training camps.
· The UGC has taken a good step but whether the universities will accept the proposal is not assured.
