Indian Army advises soldiers to do social service during leave for nation building, integration

Current Affairs, Defence

  • According to authorities familiar with the situation, the army is urging its soldiers to engage in social work on their leave and contribute to the organization’s nation-building efforts, while also recommending a variety of activities in which they might join.
  • According to the officials, these activities include educating local populations about initiatives such as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, as well as conducting presentations in elementary schools on a variety of topics ranging from hygiene and cleanliness to road safety and the meaning of country.

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