India, Jan. 4 -- In a unique method to use manpower and human resources of the country, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) has planned to train one lakh cadets as first responders - Yuva Apda Mitras -in the wake of natural disasters and also raise a unit of 'Cyber Warriors' to act as shield towards India's digital defence mechanism.

Not only this, NCC has simultaneously started work on raising four to five hubs across the country where select cadets can be trained on drone and counter-drone aspects. Announcing this initiative, Director General, NCC, Lt Gen Virendra Vats said these will be integrated with the national database. "The idea is to raise cadets who are disciplined, have leadership qualities and possess a spirit of adventure," Vats...