New Delhi, Jan. 24 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday urged the country's youth to remain physically, mentally and emotionally strong amid growing global uncertainties, calling on them to draw inspiration from National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets who played a key role during Operation Sindoor.

Addressing cadets at the NCC Republic Day Camp at Delhi Cantt, Singh described the NCC as the nation's "second line of defence" and said the cadets performed exceptionally well when the country stood united behind the Armed Forces during the operation. He noted that NCC cadets contributed by raising public awareness during nationwide mock drills conducted as part of Operation Sindoor.

"As the world is going through a period of uncertainty,...