New Delhi: A group of 16 students from Zunheboto district of Nagaland attending the National Integration Tour, organised by the 5th Assam Rifles, called on the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju here today. The tour is being organized from 19th -26th November, 2016.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Kiren Rijiju complimented the Assam Rifles of the National Integration Tour for giving children from the remote region an opportunity to visit the national capital and other historic cities to discover the grandeur of India.
While interacting with the youth, Shri Kiren Rijiju said that this is a good initiative taken by the Assam Rifles. He said that in future also, these youth should be engaged by direct/indirect means such as skill development oriented activities. Shri Rijiju said that these days most of the jobs are skill-oriented, so the youth should enable themselves with the skills to gain employment. The Government of India has initiated various schemes for skill development and youth should take advantage of it, he added. He also asked Assam Rifles to help youth in this regard. Shri Kiren Rijiju said that it is a good exposure for the youth and develops the feeling of brotherhood among the youth. He also emphasized that peace is very essential for the industrialization to succeed and the mindset of youth needs to be changed so that their energies are engaged in the skill development and employment-oriented activities.
The aim of the tour is to promote harmony and awareness. The tour is aimed at integrating the youth with the nation and promoting concept of unity in diversity. Till now, the youth have visited places like Red Fort, Rajghat, Pragati Maidan, India Gate, Metro, National Museum, Janpath and NSG Centre, Manesar.
