11/29/2025
INDIAN ARMY FLAGS OFF NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR 2025 (DELHI–DEHRADUN–LANSDOWNE) AT CHURACHANDPUR, MANIPUR.
Red Shield Division, under the Indian Army’s Spear Corps, flagged off the National Integration Tour (NIT) 2025 for 20 students and three teachers from Churachandpur District on 29 November 2025. The initiative aims to foster unity, broaden exposure, and strengthen national harmony among the youth. The tour, scheduled from 30 November to 12 December, will take the participants from Churachandpur to Aizawl and onward to Delhi, Lansdowne, and Dehradun before their return.
In Delhi, the students will visit Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, the National War Memorial, Qutub Minar, Nehru Planetarium, Connaught Place and Delhi Haat, thereby gaining valuable insights into India’s cultural heritage and democratic institutions. These engagements are designed to deepen their understanding of the nation’s rich socio-cultural landscape.
At Lansdowne, the Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre will host the students, offering them an opportunity to witness regimental traditions, interact with soldiers, and participate in outdoor learning activities that promote confidence, discipline, and camaraderie. In Dehradun, the group will visit premier institutions including the Indian Military Academy (IMA), where they will be exposed to the ethos of military leadership, discipline, and career avenues in the armed forces.
The initiative reflects the Indian Army’s continued commitment to empowering the youth of the Northeast and nurturing them into informed, confident, and responsible citizens. Parents and local authorities have appreciated the sustained efforts of the Red Shield Division toward youth development. The tour is expected to make a lasting impact on the participants, enriching their aspirations and strengthening their sense of national pride and unity.
