National Integration tour culminates
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 14 2011:
The National Integration Tour to New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur for the students from various far flung schools of Tamei and KPI organised by 10 DOGRA of 59 Mountain Brigade under the aegis of Red Shield Divison culminated today with the tour team being felicitated by Lt Col AA Pande, Head Quarter 59 Mountain Brigade at Senapati.
The excursion tour was comprised of four teachers and 26 students from Tamei and KPI.
The tour provided a platform for the students to visit new places, interact with people from the plains and experience the culture in other parts of the country.
During the tour, children visited places of historic importance including Taj Mahal, Agra fort, Fatehpur Sikri at Agra, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal at Jaipur and Red Fort, Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, Qutab Minar and Lotus Temple at Delhi.
During the tour the children got an unique opportunity to meet various senior Army officials including Major General Manvendra Singh, AVSM, VSM, GOC Delhi area and Brigadier S D Mehta, Commander, 45 Infantry Brigade at Jaipur.
During the interaction the officers motivated them and highlighted the importance of the studies and the children exchanged their views on hill area and tribal values.
The tour culminated today at Senapati with a formal reception graced by Army officers of Senapati Brigade.
Students shared their experiences and highlighted the importance of peace and tranquility for the progress and development of the region during the reception function.
They thanked the Indian Army for organising such an informative and entertaining tour for the under privileged students of Tamenglong and Senapati district.
The tour was organised with an aim to provide an effective instrument in spreading awareness and genuine concern for the locals at the grass root level in the North East.