Lagatar24 Desk
The Indian Air Force will hold an air show over Kashmir’s Dal Lake on September 26 which will help motivate the youth of Jammu and Kashmir to join the IAF, according to officials.
More than 3,000 schoolchildren and college students will attend the show, the officials said.
“The main aim of the air show is to motivate the youth of the Valley to join the Indian Air Force and to promote tourism in the region,” Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole said.
On Tuesday, Pole chaired a meeting of principals of various educational institutions regarding students’ participation in the air show that is being conducted by the IAF as part of the “Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav” celebrations. The theme of the show is “Give Wings to Your Dreams”.
More than 3,000 college and school students are expected to participate in the programme to witness the impressive manoeuvres of the IAF aircraft that will motivate them to dream about a career in the IAF and in the aviation sector, an official spokesperson said.
“The show will also develop a passion among the students to give wings to their dreams. Along with the students, 700 teachers will also be present at the venue,” he said.
