One lakh NCC cadets will serve in border areas: PM

January 28, 2021 14:01

One lakh National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets, who are being trained by the Army, Navy and Air Force, will serve in coastal and border areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while addressing the NCC Rally at Cariappa Ground in Delhi on Thursday.

"On August 15, last year, it was announced that NCC will be given new responsibilities in around 175 districts in the coastal and border areas. For this, around one lakh NCC cadets are being trained by Army, Navy and Air Force. Out of these, one-third are girl cadets," Prime Minister Modi said.

Hailing NCC cadets for helping the government amid the Covid-19 pandemic, he said: "Be it floods or any other calamity, NCC cadets helped the people of this country last year. During the coronavirus pandemic, lakhs of cadets worked with the administration and society across the country. Their work is commendable."

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and the three armed services chiefs were also present on the occasion.

The prime minister wore an NCC cap, reviewed a marchpast by NCC contingents, and witnessed cultural performances during the event.

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