With a view to let the youngsters experience life of soldiers at borders, the scheme 'Maa Tujhe Pranam' is being carried out by the State Government. Under the scheme, a group of female participants left for Wagah border on Monday.
The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Shobhan Chowdhary, flagged off the journey from TT Nagar Stadium. The team is lead by Sangeeta Bhadauria, Kabaddi Coach, Sagar.
As many as 72 members of the team are heading towards Bagha border including participants from Tikamgarh, Damoh and Sagar. Besides, Sub-Inspector Aruna and Mamta Thakur, security in-charge Abhishek Sharma and others are also a part of the team. The team will return on May 27.
While addressing the participants, DRM Shobhan Chowdhary expressed his content and said that 'Maa Tujhe Pranam' is a good scheme which helps youngsters to learn about the lifestyle of soldiers.
Elaborating further he said that the railway department will help in every way. Assuring this, he also said that there will be no stone unturned in the hospitality of the team members travelling to Bagha border. Chowdhary wished all the team members a happy and safe journey.
On the occasion, Director of Sports and Youth Welfare Department Upendra Jain was also present. He informed about the scheme Maa Tujhe Pranam and said till now 6,000 youngsters have visited different international borders under the scheme. He further said with a motive to let youngsters know about life of soldiers and to awake a feeling of patriotism among them the scheme is launched.
Jain informed that Madhya Pradesh is first State of the country to launch such a scheme.