NCC conducts first All-India Basic Paramotor Course, qualifies 100 cadets
Synopsis
The NCC has certified 100 cadets as basic paramotor pilots in under a month — a first in Indian youth training history. Conducted at NIMAS Guwahati, the programme spans 10 states and sets the stage for the course to become a permanent fixture in the NCC's annual curriculum, with 60 girl cadets next in line.
Key Takeaways
The NCC completed its first-ever All-India Basic Paramotor Course at NIMAS, Guwahati , concluding on 4 June 2025 .
100 Senior Division Boy Cadets from 10 states and Union Territories were certified as basic paramotor pilots in under a month.
Each cadet completed a minimum of five solo flights before earning certification.
Training was conducted by the NIMAS Paramotor Node , the only civilian institute in India outside the Armed Forces authorised for certified paramotor training.
60 Senior Wing Girl Cadets are slated for the next Basic Paramotor Course between October and November 2025 .
The course will be incorporated into the NCC's annual training curriculum going forward.
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) has scripted a landmark in youth adventure training by successfully running its first-ever All-India Basic Paramotor Course, certifying 100 Senior Division (SD) Boy Cadets as basic paramotor pilots in under a month. The milestone was reached at the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) centre in Guwahati, officials confirmed on Friday, 5 June.
How the Course Unfolded
The 15-day All-India programme, held from 21 May to 4 June, trained 50 novice cadets drawn from 10 states and Union Territories in core paramotoring disciplines — ground handling, powered flight operations, and aerial navigation. Each participant was required to complete a minimum of five solo flights before earning certification, officials said.
This All-India course followed the earlier All NCC North Eastern Region (NER) Directorate Basic Paramotor Course, conducted between 4 May and 19 May, which trained a separate cohort of 50 cadets from the northeastern states under identical standards. Together, the two courses certified 100 SD Boy Cadets within less than a month — a new benchmark in aero-adventure training for Indian youth.
The Role of NIMAS
The training was conducted by the NIMAS Paramotor Node, Guwahati, which is currently the only civilian institute in India — outside the Indian Armed Forces — authorised to run certified paramotor training programmes. The institute deployed expert instructors, a Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)-compliant training syllabus, and comprehensive safety supervision throughout both courses.
What the NCC Said
Officials stated that the cadets demonstrated exceptional determination and courage, and that the initiative reflects the NCC's broader commitment to fostering leadership, confidence, and discipline among young participants while expanding access to specialised skill development. The programme is designed not merely as a one-off achievement but as a structural addition to cadet training nationwide.
What Comes Next
As part of its forward roadmap, the NCC has announced that 60 Senior Wing Girl Cadets will undergo the Basic Paramotor Course between October and November 2025. Significantly, the course will also be incorporated into the NCC's annual training curriculum, making aero-adventure activities a regular feature of cadet development across the country. This institutional embedding marks a shift from a pilot initiative to a permanent programme.
Point of View
Solo-flight-certified programme into the annual curriculum raises the bar meaningfully above the typical parade-and-drill format. The decision to extend the course to girl cadets in October is the more telling signal: if that cohort scales as planned, the NCC will have built a pipeline of certified civilian paramotor pilots that no other youth organisation in India can match. The real test will be whether the infrastructure — currently a single NIMAS node in Guwahati — can support nationwide rollout without diluting safety standards.
NationPress
22 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NCC All-India Basic Paramotor Course?
It is a 15-day certified training programme conducted by the NCC in partnership with NIMAS, Guwahati, that qualifies Senior Division cadets as basic paramotor pilots. The course covers ground handling, powered flight operations, and aerial navigation, with each cadet required to complete at least five solo flights.
Where was the first All-India NCC Paramotor Course held?
The course was held at the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) centre in Guwahati, Assam. NIMAS is currently the only civilian institute in India, outside the Armed Forces, authorised to conduct certified paramotor training.
How many cadets were trained and from which states?
A total of 100 Senior Division Boy Cadets were certified across two courses — 50 from northeastern states in the NER Directorate course (4–19 May) and 50 from 10 states and Union Territories in the All-India course (21 May – 4 June 2025).
Who will be trained next under the NCC paramotor programme?
The NCC has announced that 60 Senior Wing Girl Cadets will undergo the Basic Paramotor Course between October and November 2025. The course will also be made a permanent part of the NCC's annual training curriculum.
Is the NCC paramotor training officially certified?
Yes. The training follows a Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)-compliant syllabus delivered by expert NIMAS instructors, with comprehensive safety supervision throughout. Cadets receive certification as basic paramotor pilots upon completing the required solo flights.
