New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today interacted with 30 meritorious higher secondary students from tribal communities of Andaman & Nicobar Islands here and exhorted them to lay equal emphasis on character building alongside academic pursuits.

The interaction was part of 'Aarohan: Dweep to Delhi', a seven-day National Integration Tour organized by the Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC), a Defence Ministry statement said.

These students will also witness the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort tomorrow.

During the interaction, Rajnath underscored the importance of human values, terming them as the most vital aspect in building a person's character. He exhorted the students to remain rooted in human values and lay e...