NE NEWS SERVICE
SURENDRANAGAR, JAN 24
Indian Army and NCC units under the administration of Gujarat Directorate took part in the science exhibition organised by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) at Surendranagar from Jan 22 to 25.
The exhibition was supported by Dr. Mahendra Munjpara, MP, Surendranagar for the benefit of students. More than 3000 students from various schools and colleges in and around Surendranagar will witness the event.
Student outreach campaign by Konark Gunners of Army
Konark Gunners of Indian Army conducted a multifaceted awareness event ‘Student Outreach Campaign’ at the exhibition. The campaign being conducted by Army includes ‘Equipment Display’, ‘Join Indian Army Awareness Drive’ and lastly screening of a theme based ‘Motivational Movie about Army’ for students.
At the equipment display, an Artillery Medium Gun along with its prime mover was displayed and the students were briefed about the equipment and its capabilities.
Army personnel with the help of boards depicting various avenues to ‘Join Indian Army’ explained in detail about the various ways to join Army.
The students also freely and informally interacted with the army persons. To leave a lasting impression on the students, a motivational movie showing the history, tradition and glory of the Army was screened. The events being conducted by Army is not only spreading awareness about various schemes to join army but also giving a good insight about the Army.
NCC cadets of 26 Gujarat BN from Surendranagar and 3 Gujarat Air Squadron & 3 Gujarat Naval unit of Rajkot Group from Bhavnagar also actively participated in the exhibition by establishing information and aero modelling and ship modelling stalls. Various activities were conducted by the NCC Cadets including aero modeling display and drills.
The efforts of ‘Double One Six’ gunners based at Military Station Dhrangadhra and NCC units to ignite young minds and hearts received an overwhelming response from the students, teachers and accolades.
