Jammu, March 27 Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with students from the Army Goodwill School from the border region of Saujiyan in Poonch at Lok Bhavan here, an official spokesperson said.
The contingent, consisting of 33 students accompanied by teachers and Army personnel, are visiting Jammu as part of the J&K Integration Tour under Operation Sadbhavana.
The tour, organized as part of the outreach program of the White Knight Corps, aims to foster national integration and the holistic development of children from remote border areas, the spokesperson said.
He said the Lt Governor praised the Indian Army's continued commitment to the welfare and development of youth in border areas.
"Such initiatives are instrumental in nurturing young minds and strengthening the spirit of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'," Sinha said.
He said the primary objective of the tour is to provide exposure to children from border villages and to broaden their understanding of the nation's cultural, social, and institutional framework, while fostering confidence and a sense of belonging.
The itinerary included visits to Poonch, Rajouri, Jammu, and Srinagar, where the students were exposed to diverse environments and institutions.
The tour also marked several first-time experiences, including rail travel to Srinagar and exposure to urban settings such as shopping complexes, Air Force Station, Jammu, and exposure to Army life, which significantly broadened their outlook and confidence, the spokesperson said.