STATE TIMES NEWS
LEH: Reaffirming the commitment to strengthening the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, on Wednesday flagged off a group of 30 students from Lok Niwas, Leh, for the Rashtriya Ekatmata Yatra 2026 – Student Experience in Regional Understanding (SERU) tour.
The initiative is organised by Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in collaboration with Vidyarthi Sewa Trust. The group comprises 11 girls and 19 boys from Eliezer Joldan Memorial College under the University of Ladakh, and the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies.
During the 13-day structured exposure programme, students will visit Gurugram, Chandigarh, Manali, and Jammu to promote national integration and regional understanding. The itinerary includes visits to premier institutions and landmark sites such as the Maruti Suzuki India Limited plant in Gurugram and Rashtrapati Bhavan, among others. A unique aspect of the programme is the students’ stay with host families in different regions, offering them firsthand experience of local cultures, traditions, and lifestyles.
Addressing the students, the Lieutenant Governor emphasised that such exposure tours play a vital role in fostering dialogue, cultural exchange, and experiential learning among youth. He described SERU as a meaningful initiative to realise the vision of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat by nurturing emotional bonds between citizens of diverse regions.
Gupta noted that through cultural exchanges, visits to historical sites, and community interactions, participants gain valuable insight into India’s rich heritage and governance systems. He highlighted that the programme broadens academic and professional horizons by familiarising students with educational institutions, industrial establishments, and administrative frameworks.
Commending ABVP and Vidyarthi Sewa Trust for their sustained efforts, the Lieutenant Governor encouraged students to act as ambassadors of Ladakh and contribute meaningfully to nation-building. He extended his best wishes for a safe, successful, and enriching journey, reiterating the Administration’s commitment to youth empowerment in Ladakh.
