Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre complimented the National Cadet Corps (NCC) on the performance of its cadets in various activities pertaining to training, adventure, social service and community development. <br/><br/>Chairing the 50th Central Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting of the NCC, Dr. Bhamre, in his presidential address complimented efforts of the NCC in nation building and urged it to continue grooming future leaders. <br/><br/>The committee deliberated on various issues in order to optimise training efforts so that NCC continues to perform in an excellent manner towards character and leadership building of the youth of the nation. <br/><br/>The NCC presently has cadet strength of 13 lakhs and plans to expand to 15 lakhs and beyond. The NCC has a pan-India footprint which includes remote areas and low intensity conflict areas. <br/><br/>The meeting was attended by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of the Army Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa and Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra were among present.<br/><br/>