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  • What are the ‘Panch Pran’?

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    From UPSC perspective, the following things are important:

    Prelims level: Panch Pran

    Why in the News?

    Addressing NCC cadets in Delhi, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar outlined a visionary roadmap for India’s development, rooted in five guiding principles known as PanchPran.

    What is Panch Pran (Five Pillars of National Transformation)?

    • The PanchPran, or five resolves, represent the core principles that aim to guide India’s progress toward becoming a globally admired nation.
    • This framework integrates personal responsibility, traditional values, environmental sustainability, cultural pride, unity, and self-reliance to shape a stronger and more resilient nation.
    • The 5 principles are:
      • Social Harmony: Strengthens national unity by transforming India’s diverse cultures and traditions into sources of collective strength.
      • Family Enlightenment: Emphasizes the role of families in nurturing patriotic and moral values, forming the foundation for a cohesive and enlightened society.
      • Environmental Consciousness: Advocates for sustainable development through the conservation and protection of natural resources.
      • Swadeshi: Promotes self-reliance and prioritization of indigenous products as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
      • Civic Duties: Encourages citizens to actively contribute to the nation’s progress by fulfilling their civic responsibilities.

    About National Cadet Corps (NCC)

    • The NCC is the youth wing of the Indian Armed Forces with its headquarters in New Delhi.
    • It is open to school and college students on voluntary basis as a Tri-Services Organisation, comprising the Army, the Navy and the Air Force.
    • Cadets are given basic military training in small arms and drill.
    • Officers and cadets have no liability for active military service once they complete their course.
    • The NCC was formed in 1948.
    • It can be traced back to the ‘University Corps’, which was created under the Indian Defence Act 1917, with the objective to make up for a shortage of personnel in the Army.
    • The NCC is headed by the Director General (DG), an officer of 3-star rank.