Purvottar Bharat Parikrama: Indian Army car rally concluded in Umroi Military Station

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 13, 2023

The Purvottar Bharat Parikrama, Indian Army’s pan North East Car Rally finally reached destination at Umroi Military Station on Wednesday, after travelling across 9 states over 20 days.

The car rally was flagged in by Governor of Meghalaya Phagu Chauhan.

The car rally which was flagged off by Army Commander HQ Eastern Command, Lt Gen RP Kalita, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM on 22nd March 2023 from Fort Williams, Kolkata, covered approximately 4000 Kms over 22 days and passed through scenic routes & arduous terrain of the North East. The Rally visited various War memorials, conducted motivational talks at schools & colleges and explored many other historical locations of the North East India.

Governor felicitated the team leader, Brigadier KM Shende, Shaurya Chakra and Subedar Major & Honorary Captain Yogendra Singh Yadav, Param Vir Chakra and lauded the efforts of the Indian Army in the service of the Nation. He also highlighted the superlative coordination between the Army and Civil Administration in Meghalaya and commended the efforts of the Indian Army to assist the Ex-Servicemen and Veterans of the State.

The Car Rally was aimed to promote national unity, camaraderie and national integration among the people of North East India, bringing together different sections of society and build a “New India” that is stronger and more prosperous. It also focussed on enhancing awareness about the Indian Army and the Agniveer program.

The event was a great platform to showcase the cultural diversity of Northeastern region and encourage tourism.

The event was conducted in collaboration with North Eastern Council under the Department of North Eastern Region as part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”.