Introduction

The Indian Parliament passed the National Cadet Corps Act in 1948, thus creating the National Cadet Corps (NCC). The motto of the NCC is Unity and Discipline. The HQ of the NCC is in New Delhi and is commanded by a Director-General of the rank of Lieutenant General. At New Delhi, a Central Advisory Committee has been set up with the RM / RMM as Chairman to advise the Government on all matters of policy and administration of the NCC. Each state also has a State Advisory Committee. The NCC is administered directly by the Ministry of Defense. The Director General has a staff which is drawn from the three services - Army, Navy and Air Force.

The NCC is divided into 16 directorates, similar to brigades, in which each state or group of states forms a directorate. The smaller states and union territories are attached with directorates of the bigger states. Each directorate is under the command of an Officer equivalent to the rank of a Brigadier. The directorates are further sub-divided into groups, which varies according to the size of the state, each under the command of an Officer equivalent to the rank of Colonel. A group consists of NCC battalions and NCC Air Force & Naval units. Other than the Commanding Officer, each Group HQ has an Administrative Officer and a Training Officer with ranks of either a Lieutenant Colonel or a Major.

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History

General

The National Cadet Corps can be considered as a successor of the University Officers Training Corps which was established by the British in 1942. During the World War II, the UOTC never came up to the expectations set by the British. This led to the idea that some better schemes should be formed, which could train more young men in a better way, even during peace times. A committee headed by Pundit H.N. Kunzru recommended a cadet organisation to be established in schools and colleges in a National level. The National Cadet Corps Act was accepted by the Governor General and on 16th July 1948 the National Cadet Corps came into existence.

During the 1965 and 1971 wars with Pakistan, NCC cadets were the second line of defense. They organised camps to assist the ordnance factories, supplying arms and ammunition to the front, and also were used a patrol parties to capture the enemy para-troopers. The NCC cadets also worked hand in hand with the Civil Defence authorities and actively took part in rescue work and traffic control. After the 1965 & 1971 Indo-Pak wars the NCC syllabus was revised. Rather than being the second line of defence, NCC syllabus laid a greater stress on developing qualities of leadership and Officer-like qualities. The military training which the NCC cadets received was reduced and greater importance was given to other areas like social service and youth-management

History of NCC in Manipur

1.  NCC Group Headquarter at Imphal is in overall command of all NCC Units located in Manipur and Nagaland States. This Headquarter was raised by Lt Col Y K Sawant in Apr 1965. 

2.  Out of these two States, the honour for raising the first NCC Unit goes to Manipur , when Capt L H Harnet raised No1(Manipur)Indep Coy NCC & one Sub troop of Junior Wing Girls at Imphal in 1954. Besides this ,there were troops of NCC also in existence.

3.  In 1962, there was a major re- organisation of NCC all over India. During this year , No 1(Manipur) Indep Coy NCCwas re- organised as 1 Manipur BN NCC with six companies and the sub troop of Senior Wing Girls was formed into 1 Manipur Girls Bn NCC with two companies. 

4.  During 1964 ,the first NCC Units in Nagaland were raised at Kohima and Mokokchung. The following are the details of reorganization:-

              (a) Jul 1964 - 1 Nagaland Indep Coy NCC, Mokokchung.
                       
              (b) Aug 1964 - 2 Nagaland Indep Coy NCC, Kohima.
                        
              (c) Sep 1964 - 1 Manipur Bn NCC was increased to 8 companies.

5.  The next re-organisation came in 1965 when the following new raisings took place:-

              (a) Apr 1965 - NCC Group Headquarters at Imphal
              (b) Jun 1965 - 2 Manipur Bn NCC with 8 Companies was raised.
              (c) Nov 1965 - 1 Manipur Girls Indep Coy NCC was re-organised as 1 Manipur Girls Bn NCC.


6.  Thus, in 1965 the NCC organisation in Manipur and Nagaland was as under :-
              (a) NCC Group Headquarters 
              (b) 1 Manipur Bn NCC
              (c) 2 Manipur Bn NCC at Imphal
              (d) 1 Manipur Sig Coy NCC
              (e) 1 Manipur Girls Bn NCC 
              (f) 23 Manipur Indep Coy NCC at CHURACHANDPUR
              (g) 1 Nagaland Indep Coy NCC at MOKOKCHUNG
              (h) 2 Nagaland Indep Coy NCC at KOHIMA
              (J) NCC Units in TRIPURA and NEFA ( now ARUNACHAL PRADESH) were 
                   placed under command of this Group Headquarters since their raisings.

7.  Further regrouping / reduction of strengths of NCC Units started from 1968-69 and new 
    re-organisation came into being as per details below :-

     (a) 1 and 2 Manipur Bn NCC were grouped together and renamed as 14 Manipur Bn NCC 
          with 5 Companies.
     (b) 1 Manipur Girls Bn NCC was re-organised as 65 Manipur Girls Bn NCC. 
     (c) 1 Manipur Sig Coy NCC was re-organised as 44 Manipur Sig Coy NCC and became 
           an indep coy.
     (d) 1 and 2 Nagaland Indep Coys NCC were respectively renamed as 25 Nagaland Coy 
           NCC Mokokchung and 24 Nagaland Indep Coy NCC Kohima. 


8.  1 Manipur Air Sqn (Flg) NCC was raised at Imphal in Aug 1971. During the same year 65  Manipur 
     Girls Bn NCC was also re-organised as 65 Manipur Girls Indep Coy NCC .

9.  The next re-organisation took place in 1977. During this year, the following units were raised/disbanded :
            (a) 44 Manipur Sig Coy NCC Imphal
            (b) 23 Manipur Indep Coy NCC Disbanded CHURACHANDPUR 
            (c) 66. Nagaland Girls Indep Coy NCC- Raised Kohima 

10.  On 01 Jan 87 No.1 (Nagaland) Air Sqn(Flg) NCC was raised at Dimapur. The present organisation of  NCC in Manipur and Nagaland is as under:-
           (a) Manipur State
                   ( i) Group Headquarters
                   (ii) 14 Manipur Bn NCC 
                  (iii) 65 Manipur Girls (I) Coy NCC at Imphal
                  (iv) No.1 Manipur Air Sqn (Flg) NCC 

           (b) Nagaland State
                   (i) Group Headquarters
                  (ii) 24 Nagaland Indep Coy, Kohima
                 (iii) 25 Nagaland Indep Coy NCC, Mokokchung
                 (iv) 66 Nagaland Girls (I) Coy NCC, Kohima
                  (v) No1 Nagaland Air Sqn(Flg) NCC, Dimapur

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AIMS

a) To develop qualities of character ,courage comradeship discipline, leadership, secular outlook, spirit of adventure and sportsmanship and the ideals of selfless service among the youth to make them useful citizens. 

b) To create a human resource of organised, trained and motivated youth, to provide leadership in all walks of life including the Armed Forces and always be available for the service of nation. 

c) To create suitable environment to motivate the youth to take up a career in the Armed Forces.

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NCC COVERAGE SCHOOLS MANIPUR STATE

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    The NCC carries out training in five distinct spheres as under :-

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ACHIEVEMENTS

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N C C  SONG

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How to Enroll into the NCC ?
 

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CURRENT ISSUES

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CONTACT US

ADDRESS : NCC GROUP HEAD QUARTERS
D M COLLEGE COMPOUND
IMPHAL 795001

E MAIL ADDRESS : nccimphal@NEline.com, nccmanipur@rediffmail.com

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