New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- The country will achieve the goal of 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India) with the right "direction and speed", Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan said on Tuesday, underlining that these values drive nations and individuals alike.

In his address to cadets at the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day camp at Delhi Cantonment, the CDS described the armed forces as "one of the most noble professions" and urged the youth to serve the nation.

"When I say that your path and destination should be aligned, it's a choice we have to make today so that you reach the correct destination and achieve your destiny. This particular choice that you make to achieve your destiny should also have an element of nationalism in it," Ge...