NCC establishes 2 new State Directorates in Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand

In a major step towards empowering youth and expanding access to the National Cadet Corps (NCC), the Headquarters Directorate General NCC has approved the creation of independent State Directorates in Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand.

With this, the total number of NCC State Directorates in India has gone up from 17 to 19, read a statement from the Ministry of Defence.

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This will bring the NCC closer to the cadets and educational institutions it serves.

The statement noted that the new administrative structure will enable more focused coordination, improved supervision and enhanced support for training and developmental activities.

Also, it will provide greater opportunities for the youth of Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand through improved training infrastructure and support mechanisms.

Guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of empowering India’s youth, the decision will help more young people develop into confident, capable and socially committed citizens prepared to contribute meaningfully to the nation’s progress.

NCC was established in 1948 with an initial strength of 20,000 cadets. Since then, it has grown into the world’s largest uniformed youth organisation with more than 20 Lakh cadets.

The organisation has witnessed an increase of six lakh cadets between 2014 and 2025 and is currently present in more than 750 districts across the country. With renewed administrative strength, NCC continues to shape responsible citizens and contribute towards building a stronger, more capable and Viksit Bharat.