During the event held at Singh's North Block office, the Home Minister asked the children to share the beauty and diversified culture of India and help the country grow strong in a unified manner.
The children, including 20 girls, hail from the Jammu region of the state and are in the age group of 13-17, a Border Security Force (BSF) spokesman said.
They will be taken to various cities and places of historical importance during the 'Bharat darshan' tour and will return to the state of October 18.