Question : COMPULSORY N.C.C. TRAINING IN SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES



(a) whether the Government is considering to implement the compulsory NCC training in the schools and colleges;

(b) if so, the details therof;

(c) whether the Government is making it mandatory for compulsory training for two years; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER FOR HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI ARJUN SINGH )

(a) to (d) : The National Common Minimum Programme of the Government envisages that proper infrastructure will be created in schools for NCC, NSS, physical development, sports and cultural development of all students. It has been decided to prepare an action plan for increasing the strength of NCC in schools.