Agartala (Tripura) [India], In a significant step towards integrating military values and disciplines in higher education, Tripura University on Wednesday announced that the National Cadet Corps (NCC) will be incorporated as a subject in universities under its jurisdiction.
This initiative is aligned with the guidelines of the National Education Policy (NEP), with the objective of improving the presence of NCC in educational institutions and promoting discipline and patriotism among students.
The announcement was made by Professor Ganga Prasad Prasain, Vice Chancellor of Tripura University.
Commenting on the announcements, Professor Ganga Prasad Prasain, vice-chancellor of Tripura University, said: "The NCC plays a very important role in promoting military values and discipline among students of colleges and universities."
He highlighted the importance of this integration in building the character of the students and preparing them for various challenges in life, including those related to national defense.
"The incorporation of NCC as a subject in Tripura University colleges is expected to significantly boost student participation in NCC activities, thereby fostering a sense of national pride and duty among the youth. This initiative marks a vital step in aligning educational practices with national priorities, ensuring the comprehensive development of students," said Professor Prasain.
Professor Ganga Prasad Prasain, Vice-Chancellor of Tripura University, was recently awarded the rank of Honorary Colonel of the NCC wing of the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
The prestigious rank was conferred on Professor Prasain by Brigadier Kapil Sood, Group Commander, on Wednesday at the NCC headquarters in Silchar, in a ceremony held on the university premises.
The event was witnessed by several NCC officials, cadets, faculty members, officials and non-teaching staff.
This honor recognizes the important contributions of academics to the education sector and aims to integrate them more closely into the national strategic culture. By appointing Professor Prasain as Colonel Commandant, the Ministry of Defense seeks to instil 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.
This initiative is aligned with the guidelines of the National Education Policy (NEP), with the objective of improving the presence of NCC in educational institutions and promoting discipline and patriotism among students.
The announcement was made by Professor Ganga Prasad Prasain, Vice Chancellor of Tripura University.
Commenting on the announcements, Professor Ganga Prasad Prasain, vice-chancellor of Tripura University, said: "The NCC plays a very important role in promoting military values and discipline among students of colleges and universities."
He highlighted the importance of this integration in building the character of the students and preparing them for various challenges in life, including those related to national defense.
"The incorporation of NCC as a subject in Tripura University colleges is expected to significantly boost student participation in NCC activities, thereby fostering a sense of national pride and duty among the youth. This initiative marks a vital step in aligning educational practices with national priorities, ensuring the comprehensive development of students," said Professor Prasain.
Professor Ganga Prasad Prasain, Vice-Chancellor of Tripura University, was recently awarded the rank of Honorary Colonel of the NCC wing of the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
The prestigious rank was conferred on Professor Prasain by Brigadier Kapil Sood, Group Commander, on Wednesday at the NCC headquarters in Silchar, in a ceremony held on the university premises.
The event was witnessed by several NCC officials, cadets, faculty members, officials and non-teaching staff.
This honor recognizes the important contributions of academics to the education sector and aims to integrate them more closely into the national strategic culture. By appointing Professor Prasain as Colonel Commandant, the Ministry of Defense seeks to instil 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.
