Aizawl, Nov 17: To foster national unity and instill a sense of harmony, the Assam Rifles has organised the National Integration Tour 2025 for students from Lunglei, Siaha, and Lawngtlai districts. The team, comprising 20 students and two teachers, was flagged off today by the Governor of Mizoram, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), at the Raj Bhavan, Aizawl.
In his address, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) extended warm best wishes to the 22-member National Integration Tour-2025 contingent from southern Mizoram and described the journey as a golden opportunity for the students to gain far-reaching educational exposure, valuable life insights, and personal growth. He expressed particular delight that the tour would commence from the newly inaugurated Sairang Railway Station, calling it a proud and historic moment, while assuring the gathering that rail connectivity would soon reach the southern districts as well. He highlighted that visiting prominent cities across India would allow the young participants to experience the nation’s vibrant cultural diversity and rich heritage firsthand, transforming their understanding of the country.
Emphasising that ‘Unity in Diversity’ forms the bedrock of India’s strength and national integration, the Governor urged the students to interact freely with people from different regions, learn from their traditions, and return with broader perspectives that reinforce mutual respect and brotherhood. He advised the participants to maintain a daily diary throughout the tour, diligently recording their observations and experiences so that the profound lessons of this journey would remain etched in their memories for a lifetime.
During the official briefing ceremony held on the Raj Bhavan Circular Lawn, the Officer In-Charge of the National Integration Tour gave detailed instructions regarding the itinerary and conduct expected from the participants. Governor also personally presented the official NIT caps to the team members. Brig Puspendar Sorayan, DIG, HQ, 23 Sector Assam Rifles, along with other senior officers of the Assam Rifles, were also present at the event.
The participants of the National Integration Tour 2025 will travel from Mizoram to Guwahati and later visit several culturally and historically significant locations including Amritsar and Delhi. They will also explore selected military establishments. The purpose of this tour is to give students a deeper understanding of India’s rich cultural diversity, traditions, architecture and lifestyles – strengthening their sense of belonging and national pride. According to the schedule, the team is expected to conclude the tour and return to Mizoram on November 29, 2025.
