Vice-President briefed on NCC, Sainik Schools by Defence Ministry
New Delhi, July 14
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, was on Monday briefed on the National Cadet Corps and Sainik Schools by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, along with senior officers of the Ministry of Defence at Uprashtrapati Bhavan.
The presentations covered the growth of the NCC into a nearly 20-lakh-strong youth organisation, its training and nation-building initiatives, as well as the functioning and expansion of Sainik Schools, including the roadmap for strengthening the network across the country, a release said.
Appreciating the NCC's contribution to nation-building, the Vice-President described the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Camps as an excellent initiative for strengthening national integration. He also lauded the NCC's community service initiatives, including the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, and welcomed the establishment of the NCC Alumni Association.
Emphasising that strengthening the NCC is a shared national responsibility, Radhakrishnan called for greater infrastructure development, enhanced coordination with State Governments on issues such as land and training infrastructure, and assured all possible support in engaging with the States.
The Vice-President was also briefed on the functioning and expansion of Sainik Schools, including the existing and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models.
Suggesting that the growing demand among students and parents be addressed, Radhakrishnan observed that each State could aim to have three to five Sainik Schools. He also proposed exploring the possibility of increasing the intake capacity of existing Sainik Schools.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Impressive numbers - 20 lakh youth in NCC! That's a huge pool of disciplined, patriotic citizens. The PPP model for Sainik Schools seems smart. But I hope quality doesn't get diluted with rapid expansion. Better to have 50 excellent schools than 100 mediocre ones.
As a mother of two boys, I wish more Sainik Schools would open in smaller towns. My elder son had to travel 200 km daily for NCC training. The demand is real - every parent wants their child to learn discipline and patriotism. Hope states collaborate properly on land allocation. 🙏
Respectful critique: While expansion sounds great, let's not forget the grassroot challenges - many existing Sainik Schools struggle with outdated equipment and inadequate teachers. More schools without proper infrastructure might backfire. Focus on strengthening what we have first, then expand slowly.
The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan through NCC is brilliant! Our youth needs more such structured programs to stay away from substance abuse. I've seen cadets in my locality conducting awareness drives - they're more effective than any government campaign. Kudos to the VP for recognizing this! 👏
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