NEW DELHI: 241 children from Jammu and Kashmir, including victims of militancy and weaker sections of the society met Vice President Hamid Ansari today.
The children were part of the Youth Exchange Programme called, Waton Ko Jano organized by the Jammu and Kashmir State Rehabilitation Council with the support of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
“Sky is the limit for these young children. They can achieve whatever they want,” said Ansari after interacting with the children.
Out of 241 children and youth in the age group of 15-24, 102 were from two orphanages.
Under the Programme, selected children are exposed to the development and of culture of people residing in other states of the country.
The group visited various places of historical, cultural and educational interest in the city.
“These children hardly have had any opportunity to look beyond their district. Here we took them to various historical places like Qutub Minar and for a metro ride to make them aware of technological advancement of the country. They were also taken to Agra to see the historical Taj Mahal,” Executive Director of Rehabilitation Council of the State Rubina Kausar said.
She said preference is given to children from militancy affected families, destitute children and children from weaker sections.
The other criterion for selection apart from socio-economic background is proficiency in education, sports and cultural activities.
“It was for the first time that such a large number of children have been selected since the programme was started in 2012,” said Coordinator of Rehabilitation Council of the State Javed Ahmed.
“These children are mainly selected from various orphanages of Jammu and Kashmir.
All districts are represented in the selection which is carried by District Development Commissioner along District Social Welfare Officer,” he said.PTI
Rijiju advices JK students to share travel experiences with family
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New Delhi: Share your travel experiences with family and friends back home, was the suggestion by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to a group of children from Jammu and Kashmir who are visiting Delhi as part of a study tour.
The group, comprising 43 students of class 7 to 10 from different schools and three teachers, was flagged off from Jammu on Sunday.
While interacting with the children, Rijiju said that the children will be benefited by this tour and it will help them to understand the diversity and beauty of India.
“The children should share their experience with their friends and families when they go back home,” he said.
The study tour will improve their knowledge and general awareness about historical places, social values, culture and traditions, said Rijiju, Minister of State for Home Affairs.
He said that children should focus on education which will help them in bringing success and happiness to their lives in future. The study tour is being organised by the Central Reserved Police Force (CRPF).
So far, the students have visited Red Fort, Akshar Dham temple and Parliament House in Delhi.