As part of ‘Know Your Armed Forces campaign’, Indian Military organised weapons and equipments display for students and local populace of Kolkata and the people of Suburbs from 11th to 14th September 2024. This unique Exhibition is organised for four days at Science city Auditorium, Kolkata.
The event is organised with an aim of creating awareness amongst the students and civilians about Indian Defence. This event gave visitors a rare opportunity to witness how Indian Army operates a wide range of weapons and equipments which include small arms, Artillery Guns and other specialist weapons.
This exhibition witnessed overwhelming response with over 2000 students and civilians visiting the display today. Besides the weapon display, a stall showcasing various options for youth to join armed forces attracted the attention.
The youth were thoroughly guided by Army ,Navy and Air Force personnel present at the event.
Military display of weapons and equipment has been methodology to instil sense of pride and faith towards Armed Forces in hearts and minds of civil populace.
The enthralled students seemed inspired and motivated in joining Indian Armed Forces in order to serve the nation with utmost dedication.
(Author is a Senior Journalist working for British Media with 20 years of experience in covering the east and northeast, with specialisation in Defence and Sports.In her illustrated career she has covered many major events and achieved International and National media awards for Journalism)
