
Under
project Jyoti, an Aman Yatra was conducted by
the Army and Victor Force. Thirty children and five school
teachers from Kashmir visited the areas under Vajra Corps and
other places. The children in the age group of 12 to 16 years
and studying in classes VIII, IX and X also visited the holy
city of Amritsar. The children visited the holy shrine of
Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and Guru Nanak Dev University.
They also witnessed an impressive ceremonial parade at Joint
Check-post at Wagah, Amritsar.

The
children visited the Vajra Corps Headquarters where Maj Gen AD
Nargolwala motivated them to join the Armed Forces. Travelling
by train was a great experience as they had never seen it
before. This visit provided an ideal opportunity to young
children to integrate and identify themselves with the
children of other states. The interaction not only broadened
the horizon of children and their teachers, but also enabled
them to experience the warmth and affection of the people from
other states. The Aman Yatra certainly brought the
youth from Kashmir closer to their brethren.
input : Lt
Col S Sehgal