National Cadet Corps (NCC) is arguably the world’s largest voluntary

uniformed youth organization. The NCC currently has 17 regional

directorates which govern the NCC in units in various states or groups of
states and Union Territories. There has been a significant increase in the
spectrum of activities undertaken by NCC especially in the field of social
service and community development.  NCC is actively participating in
Swachhta Abhiyan, AIDS Awareness, Digital Literacy, Immunization, Tree
Plantation, Anti-Drug Campaign, Water Conservation measures, etc.
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History of NCC
The NCC was formed in 1948 however its roots go back to the British era
who decided to introduce the “Uniformed Youth” entities like University
Corps under the Indian Defence Act 1917. In 1920, under the Indian
Territorial Act, the University Corps was replaced by University Officer
Training Corps.
Post-independence, HN Kunzru Committee recommended transforming
the existing UOTC to cadet corps and NCC was formed in 1948 as a Cadet
organization. 
 It enrolls cadets at the high school and college level and also
awards certificates on completion of various phases.
 Each school and college units have Associate NCC Officers and
cadets are also assigned various leadership roles in the form of cadet
appointments.
 Headed by a Director-General of three-star military rank, the NCC
falls under the purview of MoD and is led by serving officers from the
Armed forces at various hierarchical positions.
 Each school and college units have Associate NCC Officers and
cadets are also assigned various leadership roles in the form of cadet
appointments.