A group of 25 students from Manipur and 21 lady teachers form Jammu and Kashmir called on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (February 8, 2013).
The students from Manipur are in Delhi as part of national integration tour organized by the Assam Rifles and teachers from Kashmir are in Delhi as part of Operation Sadbhavana organized by the Signal Corps of Indian Army.
Addressing the students from Manipur the President said Manipur is one of the most beautiful States of India. Its people are known for their graciousness and gentle nature. He congratulated Assam Rifles, one of the oldest security forces for organizing the national integration tour for students.
Addressing the teachers from Kashmir Valley, the President said Kashmir was known as the Sharda Peeth, a ‘Seat of Learning’ in ancient times. Its doors were open to scholars from every corner of the world who came in pursuit of knowledge and wisdom. He congratulated the Signal Corps of Indian Army for organizing the Sadbhavana tour and focusing especially on women teachers.
This release issued at 1830 hrs