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Army takes J&K students on study trip to Delhi

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Press Trust of India Jammu
Army took a group of 25 students from a remote school in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on a trip to Delhi as part of its 'Sadbhavna' initiative.

The Rashtriya Rifles battalion, under Delta Force, organised the educational tour for the 25 students and the school principal.

"During their visit to Delhi, the students met the President, Vice President, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and other important dignitaries.

"They also visited Model School and Noida International University and were amazed at the quality of education being imparted there," Jammu-based Defense spokesman Lt Col Manish Mehta said today.

He said during the tour the students got a chance to visit Red Fort and other historical places in Delhi and thoroughly enjoyed it. "They were taken on a ride on Airport Express Metro which they enjoyed very much," the spokesman added.

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First Published: Nov 02 2014 | 8:45 PM IST

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