PUNEET SAGAR CAMPAIGN

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The National Cadet Corps (NCC) has launched ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’.
Nearly 74,000 cadets from 10 States and 4 Union Territories have participated in the campaign.
NCC has launched the Puneet Sagar Abhiyan to;
- Clean Sea Shores/Beaches and other water bodies including rivers & lakes.
- Clean plastic and other waste.
- Increase awareness about the importance of keeping the beaches and river fronts clean.
The main purpose of the Abhiyan is to enlighten residents and sensitize them about the values of ‘Swachh Bharat’.

National Cadet Corps (NCC)

NCC is the youth wing of the Indian Armed Forces.
Its headquarter is in New Delhi.
NCC is open to school and college students on a voluntary basis.
It is a Tri-Services Organization, incorporating the Army, the Navy and the Air Wing, engaged in developing the youth of the country into disciplined and patriotic citizens.
The students are given basic military training.
- They have no liability to join active military service once they complete their course.
The symbol of the NCC consists of 3 colours; Red, Dark Blue and Light Blue.
- These colours represent the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force respectively.

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