Kupwara| 74th Republic-Day Celebration at AGS Chandigam
Lolab, Kupwara, Jan 26: India is celebrating its 74th Republic day throughout the country. The occasion is celebrated on January 26 every year to honour the great constitution of our nation and mark the historic independence and formation of democratic republic of India.
According to the statement issued to Kupwara Times said that commemorate the occasion and with an aim to instill spirit of nationalism amongst the childrens and take the valley towards the path of development, peace and tranquility, the Zorawar Garrison, Gujjarpatti under aegis of Indian Army organisd wpn and eqpt display at AGS, Chandigam to showcase the might of Indian Army.
The highlights of the event were “Weapon and Equipment Display” and Info corner at AGS, Chandigam, followed by cultural program by school students of AGS, Chandigam.
The “Weapon and Equipment Display” which was organised at Chandigam drew the maximum attention of the youth & girls as they witnessed such display for the first time. Various display points were set up to give basic information about the various Weapons and Equipments of Indian Army. The stalls of small arms, surveillance equipments, engineering equipments, Communication equipments, Informative corner on Army Recruitment on various modes of enrollment and also other modes of Officer’s Entry Schemes to Join Indian Army including Women Entry Schemes were some attractions of the grand event. Officers were seen giving demonstrations to people, thereby giving the youth an opportunity to acquaint themselves with the modernised military equipment .
The Republic day Celebrations witnessed immense exuberance and response from the population including school children, youth, girl students and prominent people including politicians and government officials from the region.