New Delhi [India], Dec 24 (ANI): Defence Ministry has approved an additional one lakh Senior Division NCC (National Cadet Corps) seats on a self-financing basis.Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar said that approximately 100 to 150 schools/colleges will benefit from the move.After this, the strength of NCC in the country will increase to more than 15 lakh."MoD approves additional 1 lakh Sr Div NCC seats on self-financing basis. Approx 100 to 150 schools/colleges to benefit. NCC strength in the country to increase to 15 lakh plus," Kumar tweeted. (ANI)

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