Itanagar: In a major step towards youth empowerment and nation-building, the Indian Army's Blazing Sword Division under Gajraj Corps has mentored 32 students from Dirang and Jang in West Kameng and Tawang districts of Arunachal Pradesh, enabling them to begin their educational journey at Woods Park Sainik School in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh.

These students were groomed under the Army's guidance with values of discipline, courage and determination, preparing them for academic excellence and a future rooted in leadership and service to the nation, Guwahati-based defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said in a statement on Monday.

The achievement has brought pride to their families and stands as an inspiring example of how opportunities can transform young lives in remote regions, the statement said.

Army officials emphasised that the initiative aims to build character, instil confidence and nurture qualities that will shape the students into responsible citizens and potential leaders.

By mentoring children from challenging geographies, the Army is bridging gaps in access to quality education and creating pathways to a brighter future, Rawat said.

For Arunachal Pradesh, the initiative is particularly significant as it underscores the growing focus on integrating the aspirations of border-state youth into the larger framework of nation-building, he added.