Early Times Report
Leh, July 6: The Indian Navy has embarked on a multidimensional outreach program to enhance greater participation of the youth from Ladakh in the Defence Services, officials said.
As part of this programme, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar is hosting various outreach activities on Thursday and Friday in Leh.
The Indian Navy had earlier carried out extensive engagement in the North East as part of the outreach activities last year.
Officials said the program of Chief of the Naval Staff is aimed to enhance greater participation of the youth from Ladakh in the Defence Services, strengthen nation-building and promote maritime consciousness in the region. The events that will be undertaken in Ladakh as part of Indian Navy outreach will include a public band performance by the Naval Band, a friendly football match between the Indian Navy and the Ladakh UT Team, Flagging Off the Bike and Car Expedition, and visits to various schools.
During his visit in Leh, the Chief of the Naval Staff will call on the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Leh and Ladakh, Brig (Dr) BD Mishra, (Retd) and pay respect on behalf of the Indian Navy by laying a wreath at the War Memorial. |
