New Delhi Jan 17 (Reporter) Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane hailed the National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets and stated that for the country’s youth, the cadets are the role models who inspire them to excel in their respective field and contribute to nation building. While addressing the cadets at the NCC Republic Day Camp at Delhi Cantt here on Wednesday, Aramane emphasised that the NCC, with its philosophy and vision, energises the youths and train them into better citizens, an official statement said. The objective to expand the NCC is to motivate more and more youth across the country to join the largest uniformed youth organisation and explore its benefits, he added. The Defence Secretary urged the youth to shed mediocrity and aim high to achieve their goals, which inturn help the country to reach greater heights. “The youth with lots of energy, when not properly directed, will end up doing anti-social activities. The youth has to be properly educated and should be given a task which is constructive and contributes to the nation’s economy & prosperity. NCC cadets can be their inspiration to achieve this objective,” Aramane said. He also witnessed a cultural programme, and also visited the ‘Flag Area’, prepared by 17 NCC Directorates showcasing various social awareness schemes depicted through sand models...////...