HANDWARA: A National integration tour ‘Watan Ki Sair’ from
Rajwar to Pune was flagged off by Brigadier KJS Dhillon, YSM Commander 7
Sector from Pohrupet, Handwara. The tour encompasses 20 students and 03
teachers from Vilgam, Qaziabad, Mawar, Zachaldor and Handwara on 03 Mar
12.
The tour will be witnessing the life outside the valley for two
weeks. The tour itinerary includes sightseeing at Srinagar, Patni Top
and various tourist places at Jammu. At Jammu they will also be visiting
a Mechanised Infantry Battalion. The tour is being hosted by 21 RR
(GUARDS).
In
Pune, they will be visiting various prestigious institutions like
National Defence Academy, Khadagwasla, Army Institute of Physical
Training, Army Sports Institute and Bombay
Engineering Group Centre etc. At NDA they will be having an interactive
session with the Cadets of J&K. They will also be witnessing rich
Rajasthani culture at Chokhi Dhani. The tour will also see historical
Singarh Fort and visit around the city.
The
tour is definitely going to motivate the youths for channelizing their
energy in constructive manner after seeing the life in other parts of
the country, said one of the parent. One of the mothers who came to see
off her son thanked Army for its goodwill gesture and prayed for long
life of
everyone.
All students were thrilled and excited. One of students said
that it was like his dream coming true going outside the valley and
especially visiting prestigious institution like NDA. Before flagging
off, Col CK Rajesh, SM**, CO 21 RR (GUARDS) presented a set of personal kit to the students and teachers.
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