NCP

NCP is an acronym that can refer to several different entities, most notably a political party or a type of network component. The most prominent NCP is the National Conference Party, a political party in India, primarily active in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Founded by Sheikh Abdullah in 1938, it advocates for regional autonomy and has historically played a significant role in the political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir.

Another common meaning of NCP relates to Network Control Program. In computer networking, NCP was a protocol used by IBM's Systems Network Architecture (SNA). It was responsible for establishing and managing sessions between network nodes. While largely superseded by modern networking protocols like TCP/IP, NCP was a foundational element in early network communication.

Beyond these, NCP can also stand for other organizations or terms depending on the context. For example, it might refer to the National Childcare Provider in some regions, or a specific professional certification. Understanding the context in which NCP is used is crucial to determining its precise meaning.