In a move aimed at strengthening cyber awareness and defence capabilities among youth, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) has partnered with the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) to introduce a structured Cyber Security Capacity Building Programme.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising the collaboration was signed in the presence of Director General NCC, Lt Gen Virendra Vats, and Director General NIELIT, Dr Madan Mohan Tripathi.
The programme is designed to equip NCC cadets with foundational knowledge as well as advanced practical skills in cyber security. It will be implemented in two stages.
The first stage, titled the Cyber Security Awareness Programme, is a 15-hour online training module. It focuses on digital literacy, safe internet practices, cyber hygiene and awareness of cyber threats. This phase will be accessible to all enrolled NCC cadets across the country and will be delivered through the NIELIT Digital University platform.
The second stage, known as the Cyber Defender Programme, is a 60-hour offline training module. It will be offered to selected cadets based on a merit-based screening process. This phase emphasises hands-on learning, including real-life simulations and practical exposure to cyber security tools and techniques. The aim is to enable cadets to identify and respond effectively to cyber threats.
Officials said the initiative seeks to create a pool of trained NCC Cyber Cadets who can contribute to spreading cyber awareness and promoting safe digital practices at the grassroots level. The programme is also aligned with broader national initiatives, including Digital India and the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).
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