Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Uttar Pradesh Expands NCC Training Across Sarvodaya Schools
Uttar Pradesh is expanding NCC training in its Sarvodaya schools.
A school in Kandhani, Etawah, has received an NCC unit with 80 places.
NCC helps students learn discipline, teamwork and leadership.
Students can take part in parades, exercises, camps and social-service activities.
Some students also attend adventure activities and training camps.
Five schools are listed as having students connected with NCC.
The article says the total is 344 students.
However, the individual numbers listed add up to 300, so there is a difference in the figures.
A new 80-seat NCC Junior Division unit has been allotted to Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Vidyalaya Kandhani in Etawah.
The article says 344 students across five Sarvodaya schools are currently linked with NCC training.
Students participate in parade, physical training, camps, social service and adventure activities.
NCC training is intended to build discipline, leadership, teamwork, responsibility and self-confidence.
The listed school figures total 300 students, differing from the article’s stated total of 344.
- Who
- Students at Uttar Pradesh’s Sarvodaya Vidyalayas, the Social Welfare Department and the National Cadet Corps are involved.
- What
- NCC training is being expanded, including a new 80-seat Junior Division unit at Kandhani in Etawah.
- When
- The announcement was reported on September 30; training is being conducted during the current academic session.
- Where
- Sarvodaya schools in Uttar Pradesh, including schools in Etawah, Ballia, Bareilly and Mirzapur.
- Why
- The program aims to support students’ discipline, leadership, self-confidence, teamwork and spirit of national service.
- New NCC unit
- An 80-seat Junior Division unit was allotted to Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Vidyalaya Kandhani in Etawah.
- Reported enrollment
- The article states that 344 students at five Sarvodaya schools are associated with NCC training.
- Listed enrollment
- The school-by-school figures given in the article total 300 students, creating a discrepancy with the stated total of 344.
- Bastoura training
- Fifty students were selected at Bastoura, Rasra, in Ballia; 44 attended 10-day training.
- Training activities
- Activities include parade, physical training, camps, social service and adventure programs.
- Government statement
- Minister of State for Social Welfare Asim Arun said NCC would strengthen discipline, leadership and national service among students.