Udhampur (NVI): After their ‘Capacity Building Tour’ of Delhi and Agra, a group of girls from areas around Srinagar in Kashmir today visited the Northern Army Headquarter and lauded the Indian Army’s efforts to promote quality education, which is a key component of Sustainable Development Goals.
The group of 30 girls, accompanied by three lady teachers, were on a tour to professional and educational institutions in Delhi and heritage sites in Agra.
While returning home, they visited Northern Army Headquarter based here and interacted with Lt Gen Y K Joshi, Chief of Staff of the Northern Command Headquarter.
During the interaction with Lt Gen Joshi, the students and teachers lauded the Indian Army for the efforts being made to promote quality education which is a key component of Sustainable Development Goals, an Army spokesman said.
They shared their experiences of the tour with the Chief of Staff and expressed satisfaction on the meaningful impact this tour had on their quest for excellence in academics and shaping their future.
During their stay at Delhi, they got an opportunity to meet and interact with Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and were hosted by Army Wives’ Welfare Association (AWWA) president Madhulika Rawat, who gave them an insight into the role and contribution of women in the progress of a society.
The wide exposure to places and personalities acquainted the young students with the high standards of education, rich cultural heritage and career opportunities available in the country.
