National Cadet Corps to be of civilian and non-military nature, Nepal Army’s role reduced
Summary
The National Cadet Corps will be defined as a civilian and non-military body under amendments adopted by a House committee, which also reduced the Nepal Army’s role in training and governance. The bill now goes to the House and National Assembly for approval before becoming law.
Key Points
- The State Affairs and Good Governance Committee has explicitly defined the National Cadet Corps as civilian and non-military in nature.
- The committee removed provisions for serving Nepal Army personnel to conduct training, though the army will still select trainers.
- The bill keeps the NCC headed by a retired Nepal Army major general and restores a clause that training will not make military service compulsory.
- The House of Representatives will now pass the bill before it moves to the National Assembly and then the president for authentication.
