Role of National Cadet Corps (NCC) In Developing 21st Century Skills

Progress of a country significantly depends upon the cognitive development, positively motivated, emotionally balanced and progressive youth who can take victory humbly and handles failures with positivity. Hence, 21st century skills are needed to be well imbibed by the adolescent / youth of a country. National Cadets Corps (NCC), world’s largest youth organization, can help learn, these skills in their usual classes and training sessions in diverse camps. Various activities conducted on yearly calendar basis teach collaboration, communication, leadership traits, management skills, civic sense and responsible citizenship and so on. Empathetic behavior, care for self and fellow cadets teaches them to exhibit love for society and nation which is automatically imbibed among cadets. Hence, NCC is a vital tool for the sustainable development of a nation via its youth, NCC cadets in particular.