Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 13: In a remarkable display of commitment towards fostering patriotism and awareness among the youth, the Director Tourism Jammu along with Joint Director flagged off Special Bus for “Suchetgarh Border Familiarization Tour.”
Aligned with the initiatives of ‘Meri Mitti Mera Desh’ and ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav,’ the Bus was flagged off from Tourist Reception Centre Jammu and took college students on the Border Familiarization Tour on the Suchetgarh Border Octroi Post.
Under the guidance of Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah administrative Secretary Tourism Department, more than 50 enthusiastic college students from Government College for Women, Parade Ground embarked on this enlightening journey which was conducted under the theme of promotion of Border Tourism destinations of Jammu region.
The tour aimed to provide participants with a profound understanding of our nation’s history, the valor of our armed forcesand the sacrifices made by our heroes for the independence of the country in general and the Suchetgarh Border in particular.
During the tour, the students were also enlightened about the Prime Minister’s vision for India in 2047, envisioning a nation free from corruption, poverty, unemployment, malnutrition, illiteracy, and other social evils.
While addressing the media persons, the Director Tourism said, that the concept of border tourism is a testament to our commitment to remember and appreciate their sacrifices. Our borders are not merely geographical divisions; they are the guardians of our sovereignty and a testament to our unity as a nation. Through this tour, we have a unique opportunity to pay tribute to our heroes and learn about their incredible stories of courage.
Sunaina Sharma Mehta Joint Director of Tourism highlighted the tour’s alignment with ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations. She shed light on the concept of border tourism, underlining its significance in promoting cultural exchange, peace, and understanding between neighboring countries. Through her insightful interactions, Sunaina Sharma Mehta, along with the rest of the Directorate of Tourism team, further enriched the educational experience of the participants, contributing to the tour’s success in nurturing patriotism and unity among the youth.
The flagging off ceremony for the Suchetgarh Border Familiarization Tour was graced by the presence of distinguished officers from the Directorate of Tourism, including Deputy Director Tourism Abdul Jabbar, Assitant Director Tourism Jammu Sugandi Banotra, Assistant Director Tourism NH Batote Mohd Arif Lone and senior officers/officials of the Directorate of Tourism Jammu.
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