Twenty students and two teachers from Kohima’s Government Higher Secondary School, Rusoma, are visiting key cultural and strategic locations in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh under the Army’s Operation Sadbhavna, with the 10-day tour scheduled to conclude in Nagaland on September 28.
Key Takeaways:
- Twenty students and two teachers from Rusoma in Kohima are taking part in the 10-day Seema Darshan Tour.
- The itinerary covers Guwahati, Tenga, Tawang and Tezpur, highlighting India’s cultural diversity and frontier regions.
- The Army has planned interactions with senior military officers and community leaders to promote national integration.
A group of 20 students from Nagaland has started a 10-day journey across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh under the Army’s Operation Sadbhavna. The Assam Rifles, under the Spear Corps, is organising the Seema Darshan Tour to give young people from remote areas direct exposure to India’s cultural diversity and strategically important frontier regions.
The programme also aims to help students understand the role of the armed forces in protecting the country. It combines educational travel with interactions involving defence personnel and local community representatives.
Students from Kohima Join National Integration Tour
The current group includes 20 students and two teachers from Government Higher Secondary School, Rusoma, in Kohima.
The group will travel through Guwahati, Tenga, Tawang and Tezpur during the 10-day programme. The participants are scheduled to return to Kohima on September 28.
The tour forms part of a broader effort under Operation Sadbhavna to connect young people from remote parts of the country with different regions and communities.
Such programmes allow students to experience places and cultures beyond their home states. They also give them an opportunity to learn about India’s social and cultural diversity through direct interaction and travel.
Tenga and Tawang Highlight Frontier Areas
Tenga and Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh form important parts of the tour itinerary.
Both locations have strategic significance for India’s northern frontier. At the same time, they offer visitors an opportunity to experience the cultural heritage of the region.
The inclusion of these destinations gives the students first-hand exposure to areas that combine cultural importance with national security considerations.
The Spear Corps said the journey would provide young participants with a direct understanding of India’s diverse cultural landscape, frontier regions and the role of security forces.
Tezpur Offers Insight Into Defence Infrastructure
The students will also visit Tezpur in Assam, another location with major strategic importance.
Tezpur hosts the headquarters of the Army’s IV Corps, also known as the Gajraj Corps. The city also houses an Indian Air Force fighter base.
The base operates frontline aircraft, including the Su-30 MKI. The visit will therefore give the students an opportunity to learn about the country’s defence infrastructure and the responsibilities of military personnel.
The itinerary combines such strategic exposure with visits to places that reflect the region’s history and cultural diversity.
Second Nagaland Tour This Year
The present programme is the second such tour involving youth from Nagaland in 2026.
In March, 20 students and three teachers from Bhandari in Wokha district travelled to Guwahati and Kolkata. The group visited important educational institutions and explored historical landmarks in the two cities.
The programme provided another opportunity for students from a remote area of Nagaland to experience different parts of the country.
Previous Tour Took Students to Delhi and Agra
The Army also organised a similar programme for students and teachers from Nagaland in 2025.
Students and teachers from PM Shri Government High School, Yangphi, in Kiphire district travelled to Delhi and Agra. Their itinerary included major historical landmarks such as the Red Fort and the Taj Mahal.
The group also visited the National War Museum and paid tribute there.
These programmes seek to combine educational exposure with a broader understanding of India’s history, culture and national security institutions.
Military, Community Interactions Planned
The ongoing Seema Darshan Tour also includes meetings with senior military officers and community leaders.
The Army said these interactions will help students understand the responsibilities of security personnel and engage with people from different backgrounds.
The programme also seeks to promote national integration and empower young people by giving them wider exposure to the country.
For the students from Rusoma, the journey offers an opportunity to experience new regions, understand their cultural significance and gain first-hand knowledge of India’s frontier areas. (With IANS Inputs)
