Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday met and interacted with students of the Navy Children School. The meet-up, which took place at South Block, was part of the ongoing Diamond Jubilee celebrations being observed by the school.
Addressing the students, the Defence Minister encouraged them to dream with purpose, pursue their goals with sincerity, and uphold a strong sense of national pride in all their endeavours. He exhorted them to stay humble yet strong and fulfil their duties in whichever capacity with honesty and respect. He laid emphasis on the character development of children in their formative years.
Singh also lauded the role of NCS in shaping the character and aspirations of students through discipline, service, and patriotism. He acknowledged the vital role schools under the Ministry of Defence play in nation-building, emphasising that these institutions are not just centres of learning but platforms that imbue the next generation with values of leadership, integrity, and responsibility.
During the event, the Defence Minister was given a brief overview of the NCS’ vision and achievements, with the students sharing their experiences of how the school is playing a central role in their holistic development. The students also presented handcrafted tokens of respect to the Defence Minister, along with a coffee table book and crest.
The others who were part of the interaction included the Principal of the school and Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi.