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AR organises national integration tour for Northeast students
Dimapur, Dec. 5 (EMN): A national integration tour team comprising of 26 students and seven teachers from all seven North Eastern states of India interacted with the President of India Ramnath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi on Wed. Dec. 5. During the interaction, the president inquired about the well being and challenges faced by the youth of the region and encouraged them to work hard and contribute towards the development and elation of the region.
The students are part of the National Integration Tour, organised by Aizawl Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of Directorate General Assam Rifles which is underway from Dec. 1 till the 11th, stated an update from the PRO (Defence).
The tour team also interacted with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Lt Gen Asit Mistry, AVSM, SM, VSM, GOC, Delhi Area as part of the tour and visited many places of historical importance in the capital to include Red Fort and Akshardham Temple and Indian Heights School in New Delhi.
Events like, meeting with the Vice Chief of Army Staff, visit to Rajputana Rifles Centre and visit to Agra are also planned for the students in days to come as part of the tour.