A two-day Defence Exposition Youth Outreach Programme — Know Your Armed Forces began at Zirakpur by Headquarters Western Command on Tuesday.
Gen KJ Singh, GOC-in-C, Western Command launched the grand display and highlighted the glorious past of valour & sacrifice of the Indian Army. Maj Gen BS Grewal, Director, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institution (AFPI) was the guest of honour.Top brass of the Western Command, civilian dignitaries and other retired Defence personnel attended the programme.
The expo included an exciting montage of skills and adventure activities of Indian Army. The ambience was provided by the spectacular display of Military Band followed by Tank & BMP run, Gun drill, Mortar drill, Bayonet fighting, unarmed combat, horse cavalry and tent pegging to give real feel of battle field to the young blood of nation thus, capturing the true spirit of the Indian Army.
The event was organised as part of Youth Outreach Programme of the Indian Army and aimed at apprising the contemporary youth of the numerous aspects of the Indian Army and to enhance their awareness.