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Agency (New Delhi): Under the ‘Watan Ko Jano’ program, 250 specially abled children from Jammu and Kashmir recently visited Delhi and Agra. This initiative was organized by the Social Welfare Department of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir in coordination with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
The Youth Exchange program, conducted by the MHA and the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, aims to expose the youth and children of Jammu and Kashmir to the social and cultural diversity of India. This initiative aligns with the vision and guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, emphasizing the development and progress of the youth and children of Jammu & Kashmir.
The group of 250 children, including 62 girls and 188 boys aged between 6-18 years, had the opportunity to visit notable sites in Agra and Delhi. During their visit to New Delhi, they interacted with the Union Home Secretary Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla and other senior officials.
The ‘Watan Ko Jano’ initiative is particularly focused on children from terrorism-affected families and/or weaker sections of society in Jammu and Kashmir. These children are identified by the Jammu and Kashmir Rehabilitation Council for exposure trips, which are part of broader efforts to provide them with new experiences and insights into India’s rich cultural tapestry.