In sync with the Indian Army’s initiative to foster the spirit of national integration across the country, school children from Kistwar of Jammu and Kashmir visited Indian Military Academy (IMA) on Saturday. Termed “Op SADBHAVANA”, a team comprising of 22 students, three teachers led by officer in charge of the tour Captain Shashank Verma along with four army personnel visited the premier training institution. The team held interaction with the officiating Commandant of the IMA Major General GS Rawat.
A communiqué from the IMA said, “This visit to the Academy provided a unique opportunity to all the children hailing from one of the remotest corners of our country to learn about the ways of the Indian Army and the contribution to Nation building. The children were highly motivated by the interaction conducted during the tour and many wanted to join the Army and serve the Country. Such tours have been at the forefront to integrate and enhance the awareness levels amongst the students as well as citizens who are located in the remote areas, including those that have been afflicted with internal strife due to the proxy war being waged by Pakistan over the last few decades. This kind of an interaction helps the students get a real picture of the development-taking place in the country and also the contribution of the Indian Army Officers and Soldiers, through their selfless service.’’
