National cadet corps (NCC) which comes under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, was established in 1917 to supplement the strength of the Indian army. It focuses on the development of the cadet at the physical, mental, social and intellectual levels. It inculcates the qualities of courage, fellow- feeling, discipline, leadership and a secular perspective. It also instills a spirit of selfless service, sportsmanship and untiring dedication to duty. The objective is to create human resource through organizational training of goal – oriented youth, who can assist the armed forces and serve the nation. NCC organizes many camps throughout the year in which the youth are trained professionally by experts from the Army, Navy and Air wing. Cadets are awarded ‘B’ and ‘C’ certificates which enable them to obtain 5-10% advantage in securing employment with the Armed forces, Police and CRPF. In addition, NCC also provides various kinds of scholarships, camps in adventure sports including parasailing, firing, paragliding and hot air balloon rides every year. Besides, it also holds National Integration camp (NIC), Basic leadership camp (BLC) and Annual Training Camp (ATC).
The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a Central Sector Scheme of Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. The sole aim of the NSS is to provide hands on experience to young students in delivering community service. It provides opportunities to the students to take part in various government led community service activities & programmes. ‘Not me but you’ keeping this motto in mind NSS Unit of Kalindi College organizes a series of social events and conducts various awareness programs based on many issues throughout the session for the betterment of the society. No. of NSS Volunteers in one NSS Unit – 100