New Delhi, July 11 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday chaired the first Governing Council Meeting of National Cadet Corps Alumni Association (NCCAA) in Delhi.

The NCCAA is a flagship association of NCC Alumni which aims to carry forward the work of the world's largest uniformed youth organisation by bringing the former & current cadets under one umbrella and enhancing their participation in the nation-building process.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the first member of this association, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is registered as the second alumnus.

According to an official release, in his address, the Raksha Mantri described NCC as a platform that presents an ideal for the youth of the country. He termed the former N...