Imphal: The National Integration Tour (NIT) comprising seven girls, 12 boys and two teachers from Kigwema, Kezo and Chakabama villages of Kohima district, met President Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, here on Saturday.
The President welcomed and felicitated the students and emphasized upon the importance of education and that the students must work hard to achieve their dreams and contribute towards betterment of the society and our great nation. The students presented a painting, depicting the rich and colourful Naga culture, to the President.
The 14-day NIT, undertaken by the Spear Corps of the Indian Army was flagged off on 27 Sep 2023 from Rangapahar Military Station, by Lt Gen HS Sahi, General Officer Commanding, Spear Corps.
The tour visited Bareilly, Ranikhet, Nainital, Dehradun and Mussoorie, before reaching New Delhi today. Students witnessed the kaleidoscopic view of our great nation and got inspired by the rich and cultural diversity of the state of Uttarakhand and the National Capital Region (NCR).
As part of the tour, young boys and girls visited the prestigious Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) at Dehradun. They also witnessed training and passing out parades of the soldiers at Kumaon & Naga Regiment at Ranikhet and several other places of interest.
On board, the most advanced and fastest train in the country, the Vande Bharat Express, the students reached New Delhi from Dehradun. The NIT will return on 10 Oct 2023.
