In Jammu and Kashmir, the Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today inaugurated a group of students embarking on an educational exposure tour under the flagship 'Watan Ko Janoo' Youth Exchange Programme from K K Hakku Hockey Stadium, Jammu. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the Exchange Programme has been organized by the J&K Rehabilitation Council of the Social Welfare department in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister highlighted the importance of experiential learning beyond the classroom, emphasizing that exposure visits provide students with opportunities to understand cultural diversity, educational innovations, and developmental achievements across the country firsthand. She urged the students to act as ambassadors for their respective areas and to make the most of the learning experience by actively engaging with new environments and ideas during the tour. The Minister remarked that the 'Watan Ko Janoo' initiative plays a significant role in nurturing confidence, leadership qualities, and mutual understanding among youth. She added that such programmes help students develop a broader national perspective while strengthening bonds among different regions of the country. The Minister also interacted with the students and extended her best wishes for a safe and enriching journey. She urged them to share their experiences with their peers upon their return so that the benefits of the programme reach a wider student community.