Students from Nagaland with President of India, Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on October 6.
Kohima, October 6 (MExN): The National Integration Tour (NIT) comprising of seven girls, 12 boys and two teachers from Kigwema, Kezo and Chakabama villages of Kohima district, met the President of India, Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi today.
While welcoming the students, the President emphasised upon the importance of education and said that students must work hard to achieve their dreams and contribute towards betterment of the society and our great nation. The students presented a painting to the President.
The 14-day NIT, undertaken by the Spear Corps of Indian Army was flagged off on September 27 from Rangapahar Military Station, by Lt Gen HS Sahi, AVSM, YSM, SM, General Officer Commanding, Spear Corps.
The tour visited Bareilly, Ranikhet, Nainital, Dehradun and Mussoorie, before reaching New Delhi today.
As part of the tour, the team visited Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) at Dehradun. They also witnessed training and passing out parade of the soldiers at Kumaon & Naga Regiment at Ranikhet and several other places of interest. On-board the most advanced and fastest train of the country, the Vande Bharat Express, the students reached New Delhi from Dehradun. The NIT will return on October 10, informed an update issued by PRO & Spokesperson, Ministry of Defence, Manipur, Nagaland and Southern Arunachal Pradesh.
