SEC NCC

42 MEGH BN NCC
 The beginning
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a youth
development movement which has enormous
potential for nation building and gives opportunities
to the youth of the country for their all round
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru development.
presenting Republic Day
banner
The NCC came into existence under the National
Cadet Corps Act XXXI of 1948. Its aims were laid out
in 1988 and have stood the test of time and continue to
meet the requirements.
 Aims & Objectives

To create a human To provide leadership To develop

resource of organized, in all walks of life and character,
trained & motivated be always available comradeship,
youth. for the service of the discipline,
Nation. leadership, secular
outlook, spirit of
adventure & ideals
of selfless service
amongst the youth
of the country.
 The Genesis
The Cadet Corps Committee which was formed on 29
Sep 1946 with Pt HN Kunzru as chairman held six
meetings in South Block, New Delhi. 

The war in Kashmir and the consequences of the war,

made it more than evident to the Indian leaders that
they not only had to strengthen the Armed Forces but
also create sufficient strength of reserves, who could
take up arms, when required. 
Dr. Hriday Nath Kunzru
addressing Directors of NCC (now
called Deputy Director Generals) On 5 Dec 1947, the NCC was approved by the
Conference
Defence Committee.
 The Birth
⚫The Kashmir War of 1948 taught a very important lesson to India, that
freedom needs to be protected by strong Armed Forces.

⚫Its immediate manifestation was that the recommendations of Kunzru

committee were placed before the Constituent Assembly (Legislature) on
13th March 1948. A draft Bill was sent to the Constituent Assembly
(Legislative) on 19th March 1948, which evoked great interest and
enthusiasm amongst all members.

⚫ After due deliberations and amendments, the Bill was passed by the
Assembly on 8th April 1948. The Central Govt accepted the opinion for the
formation of a Cadet Corps which was to be named as “National Cadet Then Colonel (later Chief of Army
Corps”, as recommended by the Kunzru Committee. Staff) GG Bewoor, First Director
(now called Director General) of NCC
⚫The Bill received the assent of the Governor General on 16th of April 1948,
and the National Cadet Corps came into being by an Act of the Parliament
Act No. XXXI of 1948 designated ‘The National Cadet Corps Act
1948’. 
 Inauguration of NCC
⚫The journey of this Indian Youth Organisation, which has
now become the largest uniformed youth organisation in
the world had begun on 15th July 1948.

⚫In the year 1948 a total of 96 units of Senior Division

were raised, comprising variety of units to include one
Armoured Corps, three Artillery, five Engineers, two
Signals and two Medical – and 83 companies of Infantry.
First Prime Minister of
India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru ⚫The NCC which has now 13 lakh cadets on its rolls, had
reviewing Guard of started with 20,000 cadets in 1948.
Honour
SEC NCC
● The Commanding Officer of 42 Meghalaya Battalion NCC is
Lt. Col Jesus Furtado

● The Girls wing & Boys division of St Edmund’s College is

under 42 Meghalaya Battalion NCC Unit.

● The present allotted strength of college unit is 160.

● The cadets are encouraged to attend camps such as Annual

Training, Army Attachment, National Integration, Thal Sainik
camp, Shooting camps, Republic Day Camp.
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● The Unit was raised on 15th Sep 1954 as 8 Assam Sig NCC at
Darang.
● It moved to Shillong on 17th July 1957 and was re-designated as 1
Assam Sig Coy NCC.
● It was re-designated as 42 Assam Sig Coy NCC on 1st April 1969.
● On creation of the State of Meghalaya, it was re-designated as 42
Meghalaya Signal Company NCC on 22nd Jan 1972.
● It was re-designated as 2 Meghalaya (I) Coy NCC on 1st April
2004.
● It was re-designated again as 42 Meghalaya Signal Company NCC
on 30th Sep 2004.
● It was again re-designated as 42 Meghalaya Battalion NCC on 1st
April, 2021
 Cadets Welfare Society
1. The NCC Cadets Welfare Society was established in 1985 is functioning at HQ DG NCC,
New Delhi.
2. It is mandatory for anyone joining NCC as a cadet to become a member of this Society by
paying Rs. 19/- (one time) at the time of enrollment.
3. The Society provides following benefits :-
a. Financial assistance/relief. In case of a death during normal NCC activity, the nominee
is provided a financial assistance of Rs. 4,50,000/- and in case of death in high risk
activity Rs. 5 lacs. It also takes care of treatment if injury takes place during any NCC
activity.
b. It provides yearly 1000 scholarships of Rs. 6000/- each (one time) based on academic
performance. Out of total 1000 vacancies, minimum ¼ ie 250 scholarships are given to
cadets coming from rural/disturbed areas.
c. Best Cadet awards Based on the performance of a cadet in NCC, there are Best and
2nd Best Cadet awards constituted at the Group HQ level. The Best cadet is given an
award of Rs. 3,500/- and 2nd Best Rs. 2,500/-.
 Benefits of joining NCC
● NCC DIRECT ENTRY : ‘C’ certificate holder can directly appear in the ssb (interview) without
appearing for cds-written exam.
● GD RALLY : ‘C’ certificate holder just need to clear physical and medical, no need to appear
for the written exam for the recruitment.
● BENEFITS IN CPO : NCC certificate holders in all the CAPF ( bsf, cisf, itbp etc) will get extra
5-15 bonus marks in the normalised score
● IN SECURITY JOBS : Post of security assistant in private companies like RELIANCE GCS
and they give preference to NCC c certificate holders
● NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders are given preference in the recruitment of Civilian Gliding
Instructors/Girl Cadet Instructors /NCC whole time lady officers and Aero/Ship modeling
instructors.
● NCC Cadets have vacancies in many Government jobs, Armed Forces, State police &
paramilitary forces.
● Some State University/ engineering colleges have seats reserved for NCC cadets.
Thank You!