NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FROM MANIPUR, FLAGGED-IN AT RANGAPAHAR MILITARY STATION
Kohima, Nagaland
Friday, 23 Feb 2024
A 13 Day, National Integration Tour (NIT), conducted by the Assam Rifles in Manipur for 26 students, including, 14 boys and 12 girls, from Tengnoupal district, was flagged-in by Maj Gen Vijay Jotwani, Chief of Staff, HQ Spear Corps, at Rangapahar Military Station on 23 Feb 2024 on its successful completion. The students visited various places of interest in New Delhi and Dehradun.
The tour commenced on 10 Feb 2024 from Pallel and went through Kohima War Cemetery, where they paid homage to the fallen soldiers. On reaching Delhi, participants visited Rashtrapati Bhawan, India Gate, National War Memorial, Chandni Chowk, Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar and the National Modern Art Gallery and experienced the metropolitan culture while visiting the first underground market, Palika Bazaar and Connaught place. The tour had the unique experience of visiting the National Security Guards (NSG), known as the Black Cat Commandos, wherein they interacted with the Commandant, Shri Sudipto Das, IPS who motivated the students. The participants witnessed an Impressive Dog show and a weapon display.
At Dehradun, the students were taken to Indian Military Academy (IMA), the premier training institute for Indian Army. The students interacted with Lt Gen Sandeep Jain, SM, Commandant, IMA who inspired them to join the Indian Army as officers. The students witnessed the state of the art training being imparted to the gentlemen cadets by visiting the firing range, swimming pool and other locations.
The tour had the unique opportunity of interacting with Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand, Lt Gen Gurmit Singh PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd), who advised the students to ‘Dream Big in Life’ and work towards achieving the same.
This tour provided a never before experience of life in a cosmopolitan town to these students from remote areas and served as a platform to share insights, experiences, and ideas aimed at furthering the objectives of national integration and harmony. Maj Gen Vijay Jotwani COS, HQs Spear Corps, commended the Assam Rifles team for their dedication and commitment to fostering goodwill and unity across regions.
The conduct of National Integration Tour reaffirmed the unwavering resolve of Indian Army to continue contribution towards Nation Building and fostering peace in the region.
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