{"data": {"schema": "publicfeed.update.v1", "id": "PIB-2323918", "url": "https://publicfeed.in/orders/PIB-2323918", "headline": "Government aims to expand NCC strength to 20 lakh cadets", "summary": "The Ministry of Defence announced on 15 October 2026 that the government intends to expand the National Cadet Corps (NCC) from approximately 17 lakh to 20 lakh cadets. During a conference in Guwahati, Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth called on nine states—including those in the North Eastern Region, West Bengal, and Sikkim—to implement plans for improving training facilities and infrastructure. The release does not say when these expansion targets will take effect. The initiative aims to empower youth and increase the enrolment of girl cadets.", "key_points": ["Target: Increase NCC strength from approximately 17 lakh to 20 lakh cadets", "Focus: Strengthening infrastructure and training in NER, West Bengal, and Sikkim", "NER Coverage: 1,645 educational institutions with approximately 1.25 lakh cadets", "WB & Sikkim Coverage: 1,326 educational institutions with approximately 1.25 lakh cadets"], "issued_date": "2026-10-15", "listing_date": "2026-10-15", "document": {"form": "Press release", "number": "2323918", "type": "Press release", "legal_character": "informational_communication", "functions": ["announces"], "cites": []}, "issuer": "Ministry of Defence", "department": "Ministry of Defence", "source": {"key": "pib", "name": "Press Information Bureau", "site": "pib.gov.in", "official_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2323918"}, "topics": ["ncc", "youth development", "infrastructure"], "reader_topics": ["Government services"], "intent": "updates", "states": ["ar", "as", "ml", "mn", "mz", "nl", "sk", "tr", "wb"], "national": false, "places": ["India"], "applies_to": ["NCC cadets"], "dates": [{"kind": "event", "date": "2026-10-15", "wording": "October 15, 2026", "what": "Special Joint State Representatives and Additional Director General’s Conference 2026", "counts_from": null}], "revision": "11b88e0aa8b1115b", "recorded_at": "2026-10-15T17:26:24.107892+00:00", "provenance": {"method": "ai_summary", "automated_check": "pass", "human_review": "pending"}}, "meta": {"schema": "publicfeed.update.v1", "count": 1, "next": null, "plan": "free", "feed_updated_at": "2026-10-25T02:43:54.687916+00:00", "generated_at": "2026-10-25T03:08:31+00:00"}, "attribution": "Data: PublicFeed (https://publicfeed.in), summarising official documents linked in each record. Summaries are AI-generated and not legal advice; the official original is the authority.", "license": "https://publicfeed.in/terms#data-licence"}