MS Dhoni, Anand Mahindra On Panel To Review, Revamp National Cadet Corps
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The panel will suggest "measures which can empower NCC cadets to contribute more effectively towards nation-building and national developmental efforts in various sectors", the official statement said.
With three notable faces in tow, the Centre is all set to revamp the youth wing of the Indian Armed Forces - the National Cadet Corps (NCC).
Former Indian cricket team skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra and former Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore are among 16 members who are going to conduct a comprehensive review of the NCC in order to make it more relevant with the changing times.
"Ministry of Defence has constituted a High-Level Expert Committee, under the chairmanship of former Member of Parliament Shri Baijayant Panda, for a comprehensive review of National Cadet Corps (NCC) in order to make it more relevant in changing times," the ministry said in a statement.
Other members of the expert committee include MP Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, Jamia Millia Islamia Vice-Chancellor Professor Najma Akhtar, Vasudha Kamat, Former vice-chancellor, SNDT Women's University and others.
