Vivekasena - National Cadet Corps -NCC- RKM Vivekananda College, Chennai, India

Introduction

The origin of NCC can be traced back to the 'University Corps', which was created under the Indian Defence Act 1917, with the object to make up the shortages of the Army. During the independence movement, the leaders of our nation had realised the need to create a national level youth organisation, to train and groom young boys as responsible citizens and future leaders of our great country in all walks of life.

National Cadet Corps is a tri-Services Organisation, comprising Army, Navy and Air Force, engaged in grooming the youth of the country into disciplined and patriotic citizens. In 1920, when the Indian Territorial Act was passed, the 'University Corps' was replaced by the University Training Corps (UTC). The aim was to raise the status of the UTC and make it more attractive to the youth. It was a significant step towards the Indianisation of armed forces. In 1942, the UTC was re-christened as the 'University Officers Training Corps'. During the independence movement, leaders of our nation had realised need to create a national level youth organisation, to train and groom young boys as responsible citizens and future leaders of our great country in all walks of life, including the defence forces. Consequently, a committee under Shri HN Kunzru was set up in 1946 under the directives of the first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, to consider the establishment of nationwide cadet corps, which was born through the Act of Parliament on 15th July 1948.

First Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawahal Lal Nehru presided over the function of raising the first NCC Unit at Delhi on last sunday of Nov 1948. This day is traditionally celebrated as the NCC Day.