nDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved an increase in the number of awards given to cadets of National Cadet Corps (NCC) from existing 143 to 243 and a big hike in cash incentives in various categories, the ministry said on Tuesday. The total expenditure incurred will increase from Rs 1.44 lakh to Rs 3.44 lakh.
Giving this information here on Tuesday, officials said at present NCC cadets are now entitled to receive two Raksha Mantri Padaks carrying cash incentive of Rs 30,000 as against one Padak of value Rs 20,000 earlier, four Raksha Mantri Commendations of Rs 20,000 each in place three Commendations of value Rs 15,000 each earlier.
Singh has also approved a substantial increase in DG’s commendations from the existing 102 to 200. Approval has also been given for nine new Best Cadet Awards for NCC cadets in various categories taking the total number of such awards to 27 and the cash incentive for each award has also been hiked substantially. These awards are granted during Republic Day Camp in New Delhi.