Defence Secretary launched NCC Mobile Training App

• Dr Ajay Kumar launched Directorate General National Cadet Corps (NCC) Mobile Training App Version 2.0 in New Delhi.
• The app will assist in conducting countrywide online training to NCC cadets during the COVID-19 pandemic conditions.
• It is aimed at providing NCC-related basic information and entire training material on one platform.

National Cadet Corps (NCC)

• It is a Tri-Services Organization, comprising the Army, Navy and Air Force, engaged in grooming the youth into disciplined and patriotic citizens.
• It came into existence in 1948 under the National Cadet Corps Act, 1948.
• It is a voluntary organization that recruits cadets from high schools, colleges and universities all over India.
• The Cadets are given basic military training in small arms and parades.
• They are given preference in military service over normal candidates during selections.