Indian Army flags off National Integration Tour
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 14 2024:
In its continuous efforts to engage and inspire youth, Indian Army has undertaken a comprehensive 10-day "National Integration Tour", under Operation Sadbhavana for nine Youth Ambassadors from Manipur from October 14 to 23, 2024.The tour was flagged-off by the General Officer Commanding, Red Shield Division, on October 14 from Koirengei in Imphal East district.
According to a release issued by PIB(Defence Wing), the tour will explore cities of Kolkata, Tawang, and Shillong as part of the itinerary.
While experiencing the rich cultural heritage of these cities, they will also visit Army establishments.
The Youth Ambassadors will visit the iconic Victoria Memorial, participate in a Heritage Walk at Fort William, and tour the Headquarters of Eastern Command.
At Tawang, they will be visiting Sela Pass, Sela Lake, Tawang Monastery and Madhuri Lake and will pay tribute at Bum La Pass and Tawang War Memorial in honour of the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1962 IndoChina War.
The last phase of the tour will be in Shillong, where the group will visit scenic places in the heart of Meghalaya.
The group is also scheduled to meet the Governor of Meghalaya.
The tour will culminate on October 23 in Imphal.