Students from Nagaland, who were on a National Integration Tour (NIT) comprising of seven girls, 12 boys and two teachers from Kigwema, Kezo and Chakabama villages of Kohima district, met the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on October 6.
In a press handout, PRO and spokesperson, ministry of defence informed that the President welcomed and felicitated the students and emphasized upon the importance of education that the students must work hard to achieve their dreams and contribute towards betterment of the society and nation.
The students presented a painting, depicting the rich and colorful Naga Culture, to the President. The 14-day NIT, undertaken by the Spear Corps of Indian Army was flagged off on September 27 from Rangapahar Military Station, by Lt Gen HS Sahi, AVSM, YSM, SM, General Officer Commanding, Spear Corps. At the tour, students visited Bareilly, Ranikhet, Nainital, Dehradun and Mussoorie, before reaching New Delhi.
The NIT team will return on October 10.