Abstract

This paper is a study of implementation of NCC as an open elective course and overall NCC training for integration of art in education within framework of NEP 2020. This paper also aims to provide suggestions from experts for best implementation of the NCC Open Elective and overall NCC training. The research design of this study is descriptive survey research design. The sample of the present study comprised of 322 NCC cadets and 134 Associate NCC Officers who were randomly selected from different states of the India. The reaction scale used for the data collection was developed by the investigator. “The data were analyzed with the help of frequency, percentage, Standard deviation, Coefficient of Variation and t test.” The major findings of the study are that NCC Cadets and ANOs given favorable and positive reaction towards the different aspects of the NCC training and overall NCC Education as a whole for integration of art in education within framework of NEP 2020 and implementation of NCC open elective course in the universities and Colleges. Army Officers, Associated NCC officers and College Principals also given various suggestions to improve the NCC training for integration of art in education within framework of NEP 2020 like active attachment national integration and cultural exchange activities, art integration activities and competitions in the camp, regular NCC classes, more cooperation among NCC state directorates, ministry of education and more promotional benefits for the Associate NCC officers. They also expressed challenges of limited training resources, extra academic burden.