The Indian Army on Thursday flagged off the National Integration Tour 2026 from Manasbal in Ganderbal district under Operation Sadbhavana, taking 30 students from Bandipora on a six-day educational and cultural visit to different parts of India.
The contingent comprises 30 meritorious students from various educational institutions across Bandipora district and four escort teachers. Army personnel are also accompanying the group during the tour.
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Indian Army flags off National Integration Tour 2026 from Manasbal, Ganderbal.
30 students and four escort teachers from Bandipora participate.
Six-day tour covers Mathura, Agra and New Delhi.
Itinerary includes the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, National Science Centre and National War Memorial.
Students are scheduled to participate in a Children's Fest in Mathura.
Programme is organised under Operation Sadbhavana.
The itinerary includes visits to Mathura, Agra and New Delhi, where students are scheduled to explore prominent historical, cultural, educational and scientific landmarks.
The places included in the programme are the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, Nehru Planetarium, National Science Centre, Jantar Mantar and National War Memorial.
During their visit to Mathura, the students are also scheduled to participate in a Children's Fest, featuring cultural activities and opportunities to interact with other participants.
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The tour provides students from Bandipora an opportunity to experience India's historical landmarks, cultural diversity and educational institutions. Such exposure programmes can broaden students' learning experiences and encourage interaction with people from different backgrounds.
The programme also includes an interaction with Army personnel to familiarise students with the role and functioning of the Indian Army.
Organised under Operation Sadbhavana, the initiative is aimed at providing students from Bandipora with exposure to India's cultural diversity, historical heritage and educational institutions. It also seeks to encourage wider learning opportunities and strengthen understanding among young people from different regions.
The contingent departed from Manasbal with the six-day programme ahead, offering participating students an opportunity to gain experiences beyond their local surroundings.
