NCC

National Cadet Corps (NCC)

Transformation refers to a complete change. It signifies the essence of growth and progress. The true wealth of a nation lies not in its foreign exchange reserves and GDP but in its citizens, especially for a country like India, which has a youth population in majority. As you all know and should remember till our last breath, freedom is not free; it takes soldiers, and it’s our birthright, so it must be defended at any cost. And for the sake of our motherland, it demands all youth undergo military training so that the services can be utilised in the hour of need. This is where the National Cadet Corps (NCC) comes into the picture with its vital role and promising act in the transformation of youth—not necessarily as Army officers but as good citizens.

The National Cadet Corps began in 1917 as the “University Corps.” After many changes and overhauls through the years, it has come to be known as the “National Cadet Corps” (NCC) since November 1948. NCC is projected as the largest disciplined and uniformed organisation in the world, with over a million boy and girl cadets. It is a tri-service organisation comprising Army, Navy, and Air Force wings. This youth foundation is a voluntary organisation that recruits cadets from schools and colleges, even from the far-flung areas of India. The cadets are given basic military training in small arms and drill with the aim to develop qualities of character, courage, discipline, leadership, secular outlook, spirit of adventure, and selfless service for the motherland.

The flag of NCC consists of three colours, i.e., Red, Navy Blue, and Light Blue, which represent the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force, respectively, and the 17 petals in the flag indicate the 17 Directorates of NCC in India. The NCC is headed by the ‘Director General,’ an officer of 3-star rank. Its motto is ‘Unity and Discipline,’ representing Unity in Diversity, and it plays an excellent role in transforming youth, building character, and inculcating leadership qualities. Shaheed Bhagat Singh College was one of the very first colleges in the University of Delhi to enrol under the ‘National Cadet Corps’ in the “Delhi Directorate.” Our Company, i.e., 1 Shaheed Bhagat Singh College Company, comes under the ‘4 Delhi Battalion’ in Group ‘C’ headquarters. The Company moves forward to its motto through the development of leadership, character, enthusiasm, comradeship, and spirit of sportsmanship, creating a force of disciplined life, and training students to develop patriotism and leadership qualities among them. NCC’s training provides both physical and mental strength. It also develops a feeling of social service and an adventurous spirit among all its cadets. NCC cadets of 1 SBSC Coy proudly participated in various camps and activities held by NCC at the institution, state, and national levels and excelled in all of them. Our cadets showed their potential at various levels and made the college proud with their achievements.

The first feather was added when Brigadier Neeraj Sharma was commissioned in the Indian Army from Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, in 1991. Since then, 1 SBSC Coy has been continuously stepping ahead. Our Company, i.e., 1 Shaheed Bhagat Singh College Company, has given many officers to the Indian Armed Forces and Paramilitary forces. The Shaheed Bhagat Singh College NCC has been proving its excellence in every field of competition held in NCC, whether it is the Republic Day parade, Prime Minister rally, or Thal Sainik camp, and has represented our college at state, national, and international levels. To date, our company has given 16 Army Officers, 3 Paramilitary officers, 7 YEP(s), 76 Roll of Honor, 4 DG Commendations, and 1 ADG Commendation.