National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)on Thursday here signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)to conduct various awareness programmes throughout the country to change public perceptions on peaceful use of nuclear power and disseminate scientific and authentic information.
The MoU was signed between Director General NCC Lt General Gurbirpal Singh and Executive Director (Corporate Communication & Corporate Planning), NPCIL B V S Shekhar.
The NPCIL will be providing resource persons in this initiative for field engagements with the NCC during the camps and various activities by educating the cadets. The MoU also facilitates a unique opportunity to the cadets to visit various facilities of NPCIL across the country, thereby giving a first-hand experience on peaceful use of nuclear energy, its technical and technological aspects.
The DG NCC described the MoU as one of the initiatives by the NCC to broaden the horizon of cadets, which will lead to a more aware and responsible youth. He asserted that 1.5 million NCC cadets have the ability to influence the thinking of youth across the world.