#WATCH: 'I don't know the details of NCC training & that type of stuff, so I won't be able to answer that question'… https://t.co/SdUBQcbCzy — ANI (@ANI) 1521871025000

NEW DELHI: NCC cadets on Saturday expressed their bemusement with Congress president Rahul Gandhi , who recently said he was unaware of the training and benefits of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) in the country."Everybody in India knows what NCC is. It is a thing to be aware about and everyone should have knowledge about it," NCC cadet Maulik Kumar told ANI.When asked by a student at Mysuru 's Maharani's Arts and Commerce College for Women on the benefits he would like to be extended to the NCC cadets who have cleared 'C' certificate examination, Rahul admitted he was "unaware" of the training."I don't know the details of NCC training, so I won't be able to answer that. But, as a young Indian person I'd like to give you an opportunity where you can have opportunities, a successful education and a future where you can thrive in this country," the 47-year-old Congress chief said.NCC cadet Sanjana Singh expressed surprise at his off-hand remark and said: "It isn't 'other stuff'. It's the second line of defence. Hope Rahul Gandhi learns about it. It's important for [a] leader to know about it."Cadet Hardik Dahiya offered to enlighten the Gandhi scion about the NCC's role and functions in the country."NCC is like the 2nd Army. We're around 15 lakh in India. After C certificate, we need more opportunities to make India proud. He should at least know about it," Dahiya told ANI.Rahul, who is on a two-day visit to the poll-bound Karnataka 's old Mysuru region till Sunday, was taking questions from the students in a 30-minute long interaction.His comments were the subject of much online trolling, with one snarky Twitter user remarking: "There is no NCC in Italy ."The NCC, which operates under the defence ministry, recruits and gives military training to cadets in high schools, colleges and universities all over the country.Under the voluntary programme, students have examinations with 'A', 'B' and 'C' level certificates, with the C certificate being the highest, giving students benefits of special entry into the military and government services in the country and priority in competitive examinations.