Army conducts outreach event in Upper Siang
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Itanagar: The Army's Spear Corps organised 'Seemaon Ke Rakshak, Gaon Ke Saathi', an outreach programme in Tuting in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Siang district on Aug 11 and 12. It was organised to link the hinterland of the nation with the heartland and develop a sense of patriotism.
The event themed, Secured Border, Developed Villages (Seema Surakshit, Gaon Viksit), was organised to link the hinterland of the nation with the heartland and also to foster national integration and develop a sense of patriotism by strengthening civil-military cooperation in border areas, a press statement from the army said.
A series of community-centric activities were organised for students, youth, women, veterans, and local entrepreneurs.
Students were taken on a tour of the drone simulator laboratory and were shown various weapons and equipment.
Additionally, a virtual interaction with drone expert Milind Raj was also organised, where he shared valuable insights on drone technology and its use in modern warfare.
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