Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday interacted with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Mount Everest Expedition team in New Delhi, after the team successfully scaled Mount Everest on May 18.

He praised their courage, discipline, and the role of the NCC in building national pride among young people.

During the interaction, Rajnath Singh stated: "I feel proud to be among the cadets who scaled the heights of Mount Everest. I congratulate the cadets and their families. The NCC also deserves praise for deciding to send its cadets to this summit. This was also a test of your discipline and patience. I am confident that you will face all challenges in life with courage and win against them... The NCC has successfully inculcated a sense of national pride in its cadets."