Manipur: National integration tour flagged off from Imphal East
Guwahati: A national integration tour of a group of students was flagged off from Koirengei in Imphal East district of Manipur on Saturday.
The tour comprising 20 students, including 14 girls and 6 boys accompanied by two teachers, was flagged off by General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Red Shield Division Major General SS Kartikeya.
The students represent the villages of Andro, Yairipok, Yambem, Changamdabi and Angtha.
The GOC was accompanied by the chairperson of Red Shield Division’s family welfare organisation.
During the flagging off ceremony, Maj Gen Kartikeya interacted with the students and asked them to draw maximum learning from the tour.
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The tour, under Operation Sadbhavana, will visit New Delhi, Agra and Lucknow in order to foster national unity and promote cultural understanding.
During the ten-day tour, the students are scheduled to interact with President Droupadi Murmu and senior military dignitaries while experiencing the nation’s rich cultural heritage besides visiting the significant historical and educational sites.
The group is scheduled to return to Imphal on November 12, 2024.
The tour serves as a platform for the students to engage with diverse cultures and strengthen their sense of belonging within the nation.
The Indian Army continues to demonstrate its commitment to promoting national integration and empowering young minds through such multifaceted initiatives.