Army marching band members perform during ‘Know Your Army’ exhibition at the Panther stadium in Amritsar on Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, August 10

Reaching out to civilians with some intricate details about the working of Indian Armed forces, 15 Infantry division of army kicked off the six day exhibition at Panther stadium. It was inaugurated by 15 infantry division General officer Commanding Major General Nav K Khandhuri. The exhibition displays weapons, engineering equipment, tanks and other significant ammunition in use by army.The Army band playing signature tunes, the first day of the exhibition saw moderate crowd with school students thronging the stadium to know about the combat weapons and equipment used by the army. A minor disruption due to sudden rainfall, notwithstanding, the exhibition progressed with cultural programmes on national integration. Battle tanks displayed at the exhibition were a major crowd puller and army officers also gave out information regarding the recruitment procedure to the enthusiastic young visitors.Addressing the gathering at the exhibition, Major General Khanduri said, “The purpose of the exhibition is to make youngsters aware about the armed forces as a lucrative career option and also make them privy to the various technical know-how. It will help inculcate the spirit of patriotism in today’s youth and motivate them to come forward in nation-building.” He also said that the army will continue organizing such exhibitions after few months. The exhibition was attended by the NCC cadets, retired army officers, IAS officers and students in heavy number.With series of such exhibition to promote Army-civilian interaction being organized over the years in various cities, Major General Khanduri said that such exhibitions will continue to reach out to youngsters.