National Cadet Corps

Why in news?

• The Kerala High Court ruled that a 23-year-old transgender person, should be enrolled in the National Cadet Corps (NCC).
• The court directed the Union government to amend Section 6 of the National Cadet Corps Act (1948) which excludes transgender persons from joining the NCC.

About NCC:

• The National Cadet Corps is the youth wing of Armed Forces with its headquarters at New Delhi.
• The NCC in India was formed the National Cadet Corps Act of 1948.
• It is open to school and college students on voluntary basis.
• National Cadet Corps is a Tri-Services Organisation, comprising the Army, Navy and Air Wing, engaged in grooming the youth of the country into disciplined and patriotic citizens.
• The National Cadet Corps in India is a voluntary organisation which recruits cadets from high schools, higher secondary, colleges and universities all over India.
• The Cadets are given basic military training in small arms and drill. The officers and cadets have no liability for active military service once they complete their course.
• The NCC is headed by a Director General with the rank of Lieutenant General.

Prelims Question

Consider the following statements regarding National Cadet Corps:
1.Admission to NCC is on voluntary basis.
2.It is a single service organisation managed solely by Indian army.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2

Answer to the Prelims Question