Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 13 August 2025
In a commendable initiative to foster national pride and cultural harmony, the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) has organized a special educational-cum-cultural excursion for 30 meritorious tribal students from across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The students will witness and partake in the grandeur of the 79th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi.
The delegation, comprising an equal number of boys and girls from higher secondary classes representing the three districts — North Andaman, South Andaman, and Nicobar — arrived at Sri Vijaya Puram on August 10. They engaged in an interactive session on August 11 with key dignitaries including the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Admiral D.K. Joshi (Retd), and Lieutenant General Dinesh Singh Rana, Commander-in-Chief of ANC.
On August 12, the students departed for Delhi to take part in the Independence Day festivities at the historic Red Fort, where they will experience the patriotic fervour of the nation’s flagship event. They will also have the rare opportunity to meet the Hon’ble President of India, the Raksha Mantri, and the Chief of Defence Staff. The tour, supervised by a team of teachers and Army personnel, aims to give these young ambassadors first-hand experience of India’s unity in diversity.
The itinerary includes visits to other iconic landmarks such as India Gate, the National War Memorial, and the Taj Mahal in Agra. These excursions are designed to deepen the students’ understanding of India’s rich heritage and history while igniting a profound sense of national pride.
Beyond sightseeing, the students will act as cultural emissaries, sharing the unique traditions, folklore, and customs of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands with their mainland peers, fostering mutual respect and appreciation.
The ANC’s initiative stands as a beacon of inspiration for these young minds, reinforcing values of tolerance, empathy, and service to the nation. The students are scheduled to return to Sri Vijaya Puram on August 19, carrying with them cherished memories and a strengthened commitment to India’s unity and cultural heritage.
