Key Points
Army connects Arunachal border villagers to national cultural sites
Spiritual tour promotes national integration and understanding
22 senior villagers experience first journey beyond their region
According to the release, the initiative aims to foster cultural preservation, spiritual enlightenment, and national integration.
Flagged off on 10 January 2025 (Friday), the tour offers participants, including village headmen and ex-servicemen, their first experience beyond their remote villages, fostering socio-cultural ties, said the release.
The group will visit iconic spiritual sites, including the World Buddhist Centre, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Dalai Lama Temple, and Mahabodhi Temple, promoting cross-cultural understanding, the release said.
The initiative highlights the Army's role in connecting border communities with India's rich heritage, strengthening national pride and integration and thus fostering unity, the release added.
