VP Radhakrishnan Calls for Expanding NCC, Sainik Schools
C.P. Radhakrishnan urges greater State support to strengthen youth training and national integration
- Vice President reviews NCC and Sainik Schools with Defence Ministry.
- Calls for stronger State participation in expanding NCC infrastructure.
- Suggests every State should have three to five Sainik Schools.
- Praises NCC’s role in nation-building and community service initiatives.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 13th July: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday called for greater participation by State governments to strengthen the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and expand the network of Sainik Schools across the country.
The Vice President was briefed at the Uprashtrapati Bhavan by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials of the Ministry of Defence on the functioning, expansion and future roadmap of the NCC and Sainik Schools.
The presentations highlighted the growth of the NCC into a nearly 20 lakh-strong youth organisation, its training programmes, nation-building initiatives, and the expansion of Sainik Schools, including those being developed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Appreciating the NCC’s contribution to nation-building, Radhakrishnan described the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Camps as an effective initiative for promoting national integration. He also praised the organisation’s community outreach programmes, including the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, besides welcoming the formation of the NCC Alumni Association.
Emphasising that strengthening the NCC is a shared national responsibility, the Vice President called for enhanced infrastructure development and closer coordination with State governments, particularly in matters related to land availability and training facilities. He assured all possible support in engaging with States to strengthen the organisation.
Reviewing the progress of Sainik Schools, Radhakrishnan suggested that the growing demand among students and parents should be addressed by expanding the network.
He proposed that every State should aim to establish three to five Sainik Schools and also recommended exploring ways to increase the intake capacity of existing institutions to provide more opportunities for students aspiring to join the armed forces and other national services.
