General Officer Commanding of the South-Western Command lt Gen Gyan Bhusan motivated the students of Ranchi University (RU) on Monday by highlighting on the role of Indian Army in nation building.
Indian Army is not only restricted in maintaining border security but is also dedicated to saving citizens during emergency.
Denoting the examples of brave martyrs like Param Vir Chakra awardee Captain Vikram Batra who sacrificed his life during the 1999 Kargil War in Kashmir between India and Pakistan, lt Gen Gyan Bhusan encouraged the youths of 14 colleges of RU to join National Cadet Corps. He said, “An Army officer owes the qualities of a manager and sportsman.”
Indian Army’s Symphony Band mesmerized the ambience with patriotic songs like ‘Kadam Kadam badhaye ja’ and ‘Saare Jahaan se Accha’, Bollywood tracks like ‘Kahin na lage mann’ and other hindi blockbusters.
The band has performed in front of various foreign dignitaries at the President House and during national functions like Republic Day, Independence Day and Beating the Retreat ceremonies.
RU Vice Chancellor Dr lN Bhagat denoted the day as a historical date for Symphony band is known to perform only at metropolitan cities played gave a live concert for the first time at a sub-metropolitan city like Ranchi.
Both felicitated each other with momentous. The entire programme was organized by 23 Infantry division and National Service Scheme of Ranchi University.