BMC proposes NCC programme for civic school students in Mumbai

The BMC has shortlisted one civic school in Ghatkopar, one in Malad, and one in Wadala for the NCC programme. Representational pic/iStock

In a first, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Education Department has sent a proposal for launch of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) programme at three civic schools across Mumbai - one in the western suburbs, one in the eastern suburbs, and one in the city. The three schools are in Ghatkopar, Malad, and Wadala, and have 605, 690, and 548 students, respectively, enrolled at the moment.

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"We are hoping to start a fleet of 25 students and then progress to 50 students in the years to come. A major benefit of this programme is the certificate that opens up various opportunities for the students," said a BMC official. Mumbai's civic schools already run programmes in sports, RSP (Road Safety Patrol), and Scouts (boys) and Guides (girls).

In its proposal to the NCC Directorate of Maharashtra, the civic body has stated that it has enough school strength, playgrounds, and trained personnel to conduct these workshops, while other facilities will be developed.

"The idea behind this programme is to create patriotic soldiers of tomorrow," a senior BMC official told mid-day. According to the official, the programme will chart a path for municipal school students to enrol in the armed forces.

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