Army organises Independence Day Celebrations 2018

Rumlidhara Battalion under the aegis of 80 Infantry Brigade organized the 72nd ‘Independence Day Celebrations’ in Govt Girls Middle School, Bareri.

The country celebrated the day with traditional joviality and zeal with the aim to remember the Martyrs and forefathers who made supreme sacrifices while fighting for the freedom of the nation. Independence Day celebration in schools and various Govt institutes facilitates inculcating patriotism and recongnise
their contribution towards Nation building.

The event was organised at large scale witnessing overwhelming response form the locals, school children, teaching staff and parents. Shamsher Chand, Zonal Education Officer, Naushera, Chander Mohan Sharma, Planning Officer Naushera, Mukand Lal, Sarpanch Bareri, 312 students from three different schools, 32 Teachers, 300 parents and 158 villagers participated in the celebrations of Independence Day.

The Flag was hoisted by the Commanding Officer, Rumlidhara Battalion Colonel Munish Kumar Sharma to commemorate the occasion.

A Painting Competition, Yoga Acrobatics, March Past and various cultural programmes were enthusiastically performed by the participants who were felicitated with exciting prizes by the battalion. The efforts of the battalion were highly appreciated by one and all. Conduct of such events help in nurturing the sense of nationalism and camaraderie amongst the future generation and population of the country, said Colonel Sharma.

By EP Web Desk