A soldier explains features of a weapon to students at a seminar at Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar. A Tribune photograph

Amritsar, February 22

Panther Division organised a seminar at Guru Nanak Dev University on various entry schemes to motivate and encourage youth of Punjab to join Army here today.The seminar was attended by a large number of civil officials, faculty members and students. The life of an officer in the Army was highlighted among students, including girls, besides other entry schemes during the seminar.The event commenced with an address by Commander Dograi Brigade, which was followed by a movie “Life less ordinary”, featuring life of an officer and various adventure activities undertaken by the Indian Army. Students were given information about various entry schemes for joining the Army as commissioned officer. A team of officers gave details about complete selection procedure of the Service Selection Board (SSB).Hundreds of students from various colleges attended the seminar. The display of weapons used by the Infantry at the end of the seminar was the main attraction, especially among the younger generation.— TNS