Current Affairs - National - Discussion

The Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, announced at a conference in Bhopal that the National Cadet Corps (NCC) would undergo a major expansion by adding 3 lakh cadets. This move is part of a broader initiative to increase the total strength of NCC cadets across India to between 17 and 20 lakh, in line with the Prime Minister’s vision. The NCC, headquartered in New Delhi, plays a crucial role in fostering discipline, patriotism, and leadership among youth. The announcement made in Bhopal underlines the city’s importance in national defence-related developments and strategic youth engagement.