The Minister of Defence of India, Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) for a major expansion scheme to meet with the aspirations of youth in all the border and coastal districts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the proposal during his address on Independence Day.
In Gujarat Directorate, three units in border areas/ Air Force Station have been earmarked for expansion. These units are two Gujarat Independent Company Bhuj, seven Gujarat Bn NCC Mehsana, and two Gujarat Air Squadron NCC Ahmedabad. A total of 980 Senior Division/Senior Wing and 2650 Junior Division / Junior Wing cadets will be enrolled in NCC in the border Talukas of Abdasa, Nakhatrana, Lakhpat, Bhuj Bhachau, Santalpur, and Air Force Taluka of Gandhinagar.
In the coastal areas, six Naval NCC Units have already been raised in the year 2017 in 3rd phase of expansion at Porbandar, Bhuj, Gandhidham, Veraval, Jamnagar, and Navsari. A total of 15,000 additional vacancies were released. The naval cadets of NCC would also be trained for coastal areas patrolling in coordination with Marine Police.
The expansion plan is being implemented in coordination with the state government and till now 34 Institutions have been identified where NCC will be introduced. The liaisoning with other institutions is under progress. This step will provide exposure to the youth of border areas to military training and disciplined way of life and will also encourage them to join the Armed Forces.
