Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth announced on June 3, 2025, that the National Cadet Corps (NCC) will be expanded by three lakh cadets across India. The declaration was made during the Joint State Representatives and NCC Conference held in Bhopal. This expansion aims to strengthen youth development and national integration.

Key Points:

• The NCC will see an expansion of 3 lakh cadets nationwide as announced by Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth.
• The announcement was made at the Special Joint State Representatives and NCC Officers Conference in Bhopal on June 3, 2025.
• The move is aimed at increasing youth participation and will also create instructor roles for Ex-Servicemen.
• NCC cadets have been praised for contributing to national missions like Swachh Bharat, Nasha Mukti Abhiyan, and the Naya Savera Scheme.
• The DG of NCC, Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh, emphasized infrastructure development to support training and future cadet performance.