Tripura University Adds NCC as Subject to Promote Discipline and Patriotism
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 27: Tripura University has announced that the National Cadet Corps (NCC) will be incorporated as a subject in colleges under its jurisdiction. This move aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) and aims to enhance the presence of NCC in educational institutions, fostering discipline and patriotism among students.
The announcement was made by Professor Ganga Prasad Prasain, Vice-Chancellor of Tripura University. He stated, “NCC plays a very important role in promoting military values and discipline among students in colleges and universities.”
Professor Prasain emphasized the importance of this integration in shaping the character of students and preparing them for various challenges in life, including those related to national defense. He added, “The incorporation of NCC as a subject in colleges under Tripura University is expected to significantly boost student participation in NCC activities, thereby fostering a sense of national pride and duty among the youth.”
Recently, Professor Prasain received the honorary Colonel Rank from the NCC wing of the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. The rank was conferred on him by Brigadier Kapil Sood, Group Commander, at a ceremony held at the university premises. The event was attended by various NCC officers, cadets, faculty members, officers, and non-teaching staff.
This honor recognizes the significant contributions of academics to the educational sector and aims to integrate them more closely into the national strategic culture. By appointing Professor Prasain as Colonel Commandant, the Ministry of Defence seeks to instill strong values, discipline, and patriotism in students, thereby strengthening their commitment to national service and potentially easing challenges in military recruitment, especially within the officer cadre.
