National Cadet Corps(NCC)

AIM OF NCC

The ‘Aims’ of the NCC laid out in 1988 have stood the test of time and continue to meet the requirements expected of it in the current socio–economic scenario of the country. The NCC aims at developing character, comradeship, discipline, a secular outlook, the spirit of adventure and ideals of selfless service amongst young citizens. Further, it aims at creating a pool of organized, trained and motivated youth with leadership qualities in all walks of life, who will serve the Nation regardless of which career they choose. Needless to say, the NCC also provides an environment conducive to motivating young Indians to join the armed forces.

MOTTO of NCC

The need for having motto for the Corps was discussed in the 11th Central Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting held on 11 Aug 1978. The mottos suggested were “Duty and Discipline”; “Duty, Unity and Discipline”; “Duty and Unity”; “Unity and Discipline”. The final decision for selection of “Unity and Discipline” as motto for the NCC was taken in the 12th CAC meeting held on 12 Oct 1980.

CORE VALUES

The NCC is a responsive, learning and continuously evolving organization. Its activity is guided by certain Core Values that we endeavour to instill among all ranks of the NCC. These include the following:

1.     A sense of patriotic commitment to encourage cadets to contribute to national development.
2.     Respect for diversities in religion, language, culture, ethnicity, life style and habitat to instill a sense of National unity and social cohesion.
3.     Abiding commitment to learn and adhere to the norms and values enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
4.     Understanding the value of a just and impartial exercise of authority.
5.     Ability to participate in community development and other social programme.
6.     A healthy life style free of substance abuse and other unhealthy practices.
7.     Sensitivity to the needs of poor and socially disadvantaged fellow citizens.
8.     Inculcating habits of restraint and self-awareness.
9.     Understanding the values of honesty, truthfulness, self-sacrifice, perseverance and hard work.
10.     Respect for knowledge, wisdom and the power of ideas.

    PLEDGE

    WE THE CADETS OF THE NATIONAL CADET CORPS,
    DO SOLOEMNLY PLEDGE THAT WE SHALL ALWAYS UPHOLD THE UNITY OF INDIA.
    WE RESOLVE TO BE DISCIPLINED AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN OF OUR NATION.
    WE SHALL UNDERTAKE POSITIVE COMMUNITY SERVICE IN THE SPIRIT OF SELFLESSNESS
    AND CONCERN FOR OUR FELLOW BEINGS.

    NCC FLAG

    
    

    

    
    

    The NCC flag for various units of the NCC was first introduced in 1951. The flag was of same pattern, colour and size as was used by various regiments of the Army. The only difference was that it had the NCC badge and unit designation placed in the centre. Later on it was felt that the flag should be in keeping with the inter-service character of the Corps. In 1954 the existing tricolour flag was introduced. The three colours in the flag depict the three services of the Corps, red for the Army, deep blue for the Navy and light blue for the Air Force. The letters NCC and the NCC crest in gold in the middle of the flag encircled by a wreath of lotus, give the flag a colourful look and a distinct identity.

    NCC SONG LYRICS

    
    

    Hum Sab Bharatiya Hain, Hum Sab Bharatiya Hain
    Apni Manzil Ek Hai,
    Ha, Ha, Ha, Ek Hai,
    Ho, Ho, Ho, Ek Hai.
    Hum Sab Bharatiya Hain.

    Kashmir Ki Dharti Rani Hai,
    Sartaj Himalaya Hai,
    Saadiyon Se Humne Isko Apne Khoon Se Pala Hai
    Desh Ki Raksha Ki Khatir Hum Shamshir Utha Lenge,
    Hum Shamshir Utha Lenge.

    Bikhre Bikhre Taare Hain Hum Lekin Jhilmil Ek Hai,
    Ha, Ha, Ha, Ek Hai
    Hum Sab Bharatiya Hai.
    Mandir Gurudwaare Bhi Hain Yahan
    Aur Masjid Bhi Hai Yahan
    Girija Ka Hai Ghariyaal Kahin
    Mullah ki Kahin Hai Ajaan

    Ek Hee Apna Ram Hain, Ek hi Allah Taala Hai,
    Ek Hee Allah Taala Hain, Raang Birange Deepak Hain Hum,
    lekin Jagmag Ek Hai, Ha Ha Ha Ek Hai, Ho Ho Ho Ek Hai.
    Hum Sab Bharatiya Hain, Hum Sab Bharatiya Hain.