The Proud to Be an Indian trip was a pilgrimage to understand the homeland. It was also a journey of realization—a voyage to discover India, A journey to experience India. For the 23 selected Indian students in the UAE, these six days they provided a lot of knowledge, experiences, and memories. Asianet News provided non-resident students with the opportunity to learn about India through the “Proud to be an Indian” campaign.
Amazing Republic Day
This year’s “Proud to be an Indian” trip was flagged off by Indian Consulate General Dr. Aman Puri in Dubai on the 24th. The journey got off to a start when the Consulate General gave the Indian National Flag to Mr.Rajesh Kalra, Executive Chairman of Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Asianet News Proud To Be An Indian team witnessed the Republic Day Parade with the students, according to the students, one of their greatest desires came true, all the students witnessed the parade for the first time. The students who observed the caravan of various armed forces wished to join the military. They welcomed India’s show of military might come with applause. They saw BrahMos missiles and Arjun tanks for the first time. The main topic of this year’s Republic Day celebrations, Narihakthi, also inspired the students. They were also impressed by the stills presented at the Republic Day parade.
Unique experiences in Shimla
After celebrating Republic Day in Delhi, the students travelled to Himachal Pradesh. The students saw the magnificent mustard fields of Haryana during their excursion. Students interacted with Shimla Governor Mr.Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Shimla Raj Bhavan. Then the Governor showed the students the room and table in the Raj Bhavan where the Shimla
The group visited Shimla’s famous Mall Road and Kufri Park. Kufri was a different experience for the students The rain lost to the excitement of beating a retreat
The students departed Shimla on December 29 under unanticipated rain. With Delhi’s terrible winter, the precipitation had compounded the cold. But they enjoyed beating the retreat ceremonies with enthusiasm.. YadunathSurendran, a student at Sharjah Indian School, stated that the Republic Day Parade and Beating the Retreat boosted respect for the soldiers who are guarding the country.
Potential of young India
The students met with Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Mr. Rajeev Chandrasekhar. He pointed out that within two years, India will become one of the top three economic powers in the world. He also reminded the kids that the youth’s golden age of opportunity is approaching. He responded to all the queries from the students. Students were reminded that there are no shortcuts to success.
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