New Delhi: Indian Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat on Tuesday interacted with a group of students and teachers from Assam here and motivated them to work hard and contribute actively in the nation building process.
“A National Integration Tour is organized for 25 students and three teachers of West Karbi Anglong district of Assam by Chindits brigade of Red Horns Division. The tour started on December 9 and children visited Dehradun and Amritsar before coming to New Delhi, Indian Army Spokesperson Col Aman Anand said.
While interacting with the students, Gen Rawat shared his experiences when he was serving in North East.
He also exhorted them to join the Indian armed forces and not to fall prey to inimical forces who are very active in their area. The students also shared their personal experience of their maiden visit outside the state, he added.
The students also interacted with President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday.
The tour was organized to give students an opportunity to comprehend vast assortment, customs and development strides made by the country in various fields. At the same time, it also increased their awareness about the facets of urban life and the educational avenues existing.
