Prime Minister Acknowledges Expansion of National Cadet Corps Training

Kathmandu. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has stated that the National Cadet Corps (NCC) is gradually increasing the number of male and female cadets every year in accordance with the policies of the Government of Nepal, even conducting training in remote and underprivileged areas.

Speaking at the convocation parade ceremony of the National Cadet Corps Senior Division (Serial No. 20) training on Tuesday, she mentioned that the government provided training to 7,710 individuals from 257 schools across the country during this fiscal year.

She said, "In line with the Government of Nepal's policy, the National Cadet Corps is gradually increasing the number of male and female cadets each year and is operating training sessions even in remote and backward locations. 

In this fiscal year, training has been provided to 7,710 individuals from 257 schools nationwide. I am further delighted to learn that among them, 1,080 cadets from the Senior Division and 6,630 cadets from the Junior Division are graduating this year."

Similarly, she noted that approximately 90,000 youth have graduated with NCC training to date and thanked the Nepali Army and the National Cadet Corps family for this achievement. 

Providing information that necessary initiatives will be taken to further expand and increase these numbers in the coming years, she stated that the government remains committed to providing all possible support for the all-round development of the younger generation.

Furthermore, she thanked the various formations and units of the Nepali Army, local governments, various schools and educational institutions, principals, school management committees, and teachers for their support in successfully completing the training, and especially expressed gratitude to all those who encouraged teenagers to participate spontaneously in this training with a sense of responsibility toward the nation and society.