Indian Army’s outreach campaign to reach 75 remote villages in Gujarat, TN & 6 other states on Fri

  • This initiative is the third of a series of events planned in the run-up to 75th Army Day Parade which will be organised at Bengaluru on January 15, 2023. 
  • Being organised under the theme of ‘Gram Seva – Desh Seva’, Indian Army personnel will visit 75 remote villages to organise awareness drives on the newly instituted Agnipath scheme
  • Felicitation of Veer Naris from that area will also be undertaken and efforts made to ameliorate their grievances

NE NEWS SERVICE

AHMEDABAD, DEC 28

In its commitment to Nation-building, the Indian Army under the aegis of the Southern Command has planned a mega outreach campaign to 75 remote villages across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka & Tamil Nadu on Friday. This initiative is the third of a series of events planned in the run-up to 75th Army Day Parade which will be organised at Bengaluru on  January 15, 2023.

Being organised under the theme of ‘Gram Seva – Desh Seva’, Indian Army personnel will visit 75 remote villages to organise awareness drives on the newly instituted Agnipath scheme. In addition, Army soldiers will join the villagers in a cleanliness drive promoting the Swach Bharat Abhiyan. Indian Army soldiers will also endeavor to create sports facilities for Volleyball / Kho Kho / Kabaddi and play friendly matches with the youth and students in the area.

Felicitation of Veer Naris from that area will also be undertaken and efforts made to ameliorate their grievances. Army personnel also plan to share a meal with the locals and spread the message of oneness and sense of belonging towards the Nation.

As part of the larger responsibilities towards the Nation, Indian Army remains committed to the well-being, development and progression of its villages. This outreach programme shall go a long way in connecting with people from the rural areas and a small step in enhancing the quality of life of villagers and spread a smile on their faces.