The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is the youth wing of the Indian Armed Forces that aims to develop discipline, leadership, confidence, and patriotism among students. It provides basic military training to school and college students and encourages them to become responsible citizens of the nation. NCC cadets take part in parades, drills, camps, social service activities, and Army Attachment Programs. These activities help students improve their physical fitness, teamwork, communication skills, and leadership qualities. NCC also teaches the importance of unity, discipline, and national service. The motto of NCC is βUnity and Discipline.β Through NCC, students get opportunities to experience military life and learn about the armed forces. It also helps cadets in building successful careers, as many NCC cadets are selected in Defence Services, Police, and other government sectors. Today, NCC is one of the largest youth organizations in India and plays an important role in shaping disciplined and confident young citizens. βOnce a Cadet, Always a Cadet.β
2 UP EME COY NCC is an Army Wing NCC unit based at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, under NCC Group Headquarters, Varanasi βAβ. The unit traces its history to 5 August 1921, when its roots were connected with the University Training Corps. The unit carries the traditions of discipline, military training, leadership, and service associated with the NCC and the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME). Cadets undergo regular training in drill, weapon training, physical fitness, discipline, and leadership. They also take part in Annual Training Camps, National Camps, national integration activities, social service programmes, adventure activities, and ceremonial parades. Through NCC training and activities, cadets develop discipline, confidence, teamwork, leadership, and a sense of responsibility towards the nation. 2 UP EME COY NCC continues to provide young students with an opportunity to learn, serve, and grow through the values of Unity and Discipline.
Photos, camp memories, parade activities and NCC documents can be accessed here.