On September 8, 2025, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh engaged with students and the Principal of Navy Children School (NCS), Delhi, during the school’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations held at South Block, New Delhi. He encouraged students to dream with purpose, pursue their goals sincerely, and uphold a strong sense of national pride in all their endeavors. Emphasizing the importance of character development during formative years, Singh highlighted virtues such as humility, strength, honesty, and respect. He praised NCS for its role in shaping students’ character and aspirations through discipline, service, and patriotism. The Defence Minister also acknowledged the broader significance of Defence Ministry schools as vital platforms for nation-building that instill leadership, integrity, and responsibility in the next generation. During the event, he was briefed on NCS’s vision and achievements, while students shared how the school contributes to their holistic development. The students presented him with handcrafted tokens of respect, along with a Coffee Table Book and Crest, marking six decades of the school’s contribution to education and character building, reflecting India’s commitment to supporting armed forces families and nurturing future leaders.