POONCH, Nov 10: In a continued endeavour to empower youth, expand opportunities and strengthen national integration, the Indian Army is organising a 12-day National Integration Tour for 40 students (20 girls and 20 boys) and two teachers from Army Goodwill School, Potha, District Poonch, under Operation SADBHAVANA. The tour, scheduled from 10 to 21 November 2026, was flagged off in the presence of parents and teachers. An Army team comprising one officer, one Junior Commissioned Officer and one Nursing Assistant is accompanying the students to ensure their safety and welfare.
The tour will take students through Jalandhar, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, New Delhi and Ludhiana, offering first-hand exposure to India’s rich cultural heritage, historical landmarks and institutional excellence. The itinerary includes visits to prominent attractions such as Pushpa Gujral Science City, Vajra Museum, Buland Darwaza, Jal Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Jantar Mantar, Albert Hall Museum, National War Memorial, India Gate, Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya, National Museum, Nehru Planetarium and Rashtrapati Bhawan. Students will also interact with Army formations enroute, engage with senior military leadership and participate in a Literature Festival, providing them valuable insights into India’s history, institutions and diverse cultural landscape.
Designed as an immersive learning experience, the tour aims to broaden young minds, encourage independent thinking, nurture self-confidence and inspire students to explore new opportunities. It will also motivate them to become Ambassadors of Peace and Harmony and share their experiences with their peers upon returning.
Through Operation SADBHAVANA, the Indian Army continues to invest in the aspirations of youth through initiatives promoting education, empowerment and national integration. The tour reaffirms its enduring commitment to providing students from remote border areas of Poonch opportunities to experience India’s diversity and become active participants in the nation’s growth and progress.