Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Maharashtra NCC to Boost Cadet Strength by 20,000 in 2-3 Years
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) in Maharashtra plans to grow bigger in the next few years.
They want to add around 20,000 more cadets to their current number of about 1 lakh.
They'll focus on reaching out to more schools and colleges, even in far-off areas.
The NCC is also updating its teaching to include modern topics and technology.
A general in charge of the NCC in Maharashtra is happy with how the group in Pune is getting ready for an important event.
Maharashtra NCC aims to increase its strength by over 20,000 in next 2-3 years
Current strength is about 1 lakh, targeting 1.21-1.22 lakh
Focus on remote and coastal areas for youth empowerment
NCC modernizing syllabus to include contemporary topics and technology
General Tyagi satisfied with Pune Group's preparation for Republic Day Camp 2026
- Who
- Major General Vivek Tyagi, Additional Director General of Maharashtra Directorate, NCC
- What
- Plans to increase NCC cadet strength in Maharashtra
- When
- Over the next 2-3 years
- Where
- Maharashtra, with focus on remote and coastal areas
- Why
- To empower youth and modernize NCC training
- Current Cadet Strength
- About 1 lakh
- Target Cadet Strength
- 1.21-1.22 lakh
- Time Frame
- Next 2-3 years
- Focus Areas
- Remote and coastal areas
- Upcoming Event
- Republic Day Camp 2026