Dimapur, Feb 22: Lieutenant General Abhijit S. Pendharkar, General Officer Commanding of the Spear Corps, interacted with the National Integration Tour (NIT) delegation at Dimapur as they returned to Nagaland following a week-long tour across key Indian cities.

The delegation comprised 23 leaders from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) representing diverse communities. During the tour, the participants visited Ahmedabad, Delhi, and Shillong, gaining firsthand exposure to India’s historical, cultural, and institutional heritage.
Highlights of the tour included visits to iconic national landmarks such as the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, Sabarmati Ashram, India Gate, and the National War Memorial in Delhi. The group also had the opportunity to meet the Hon’ble President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The interaction at Dimapur provided an opportunity for the CSO leaders to share their experiences and reflections on the tour. Lieutenant General Pendharkar emphasised the importance of fostering unity, mutual understanding, and national integration through such initiatives. He highlighted how exposure to India’s diverse history and institutions strengthens the commitment of citizens to the nation’s ideals.
The National Integration Tour, organised as part of an ongoing initiative to promote harmony and inclusiveness, aims to inspire young leaders and community representatives to act as ambassadors of national unity in their respective regions. Participants expressed that the programme not only enhanced their appreciation of India’s cultural and historical richness but also reinforced their responsibility towards nation-building.
Officials noted that the tour serves as a platform to bridge regional and cultural differences, encouraging dialogue, cooperation, and collective commitment to the values of unity and integrity.
The delegation returned to Nagaland with renewed enthusiasm to engage with local communities and promote initiatives fostering cohesion, peace, and national solidarity.