Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 24: Gujjar-Bakerwal youth from Rajouri and Poonch area today met the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Union capital today.
They are on visit to various parts of the country organised by Army’s Rashtriya Rifles Battalion under Romeo Force based in Rajouri sector. The trip named “Sair-e-Watan” has been organised for them by the Army as a part of `Operation Sadbhavna’.
These youth would visit Delhi and Agra. At the Union capital, they interacted with the Prime Minister and shared their experience with him. The youth also highlighted the difficulties faced by them due to lack of basic infrastructure and employment opportunities. The Prime Minister appreciated their spirit and said that they would get their share in the progress and development of the Nation.
These youth from Rajouri-Poonch extended gratitude to the Army for providing them opportunity to move out of their homes and see important historical and cultural places of India.