Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Governors Urge Youth to Emulate Soldiers' Values
Two governors in India spoke to young people about the importance of learning from soldiers.
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla in Himachal Pradesh talked about how soldiers' hard work and love for their country can inspire young people.
He also mentioned that the government is helping soldiers with new rules and healthcare.
Governor KT Parnaik in Arunachal Pradesh spoke to students from a school in a remote area.
He told them to dream big and prepare to join the National Defence Academy.
He also thanked the army for taking the students on a tour where they saw important places and learned about careers in the army and sports.
Both governors wanted to encourage young people to be disciplined and work hard.
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla urged youth to draw inspiration from soldiers' discipline and patriotism during Army Day celebrations in Himachal Pradesh.
Governor KT Parnaik encouraged students from Mechukha to dream big and prepare to join the National Defence Academy, emphasizing self-belief and discipline.
The Union government has implemented welfare measures like One Rank One Pension and healthcare services for veterans, as highlighted by Governor Shukla.
Governor Parnaik commended the Indian Army for organizing a national integration tour for students, which included visits to significant military and national sites.
Both governors emphasized the importance of discipline, hard work, and positive values in achieving success and contributing to nation-building.
- Who
- Governors Shiv Pratap Shukla and KT Parnaik, youth, ex-servicemen, and students from Mechukha
- What
- Addressing the youth to emulate soldiers' values, celebrating Army Day, and organizing a national integration tour
- When
- January 15 and January 16
- Where
- Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, and Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- To inspire youth with soldiers' discipline and patriotism, and to encourage children from frontier regions in nation-building
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla
Governor KT Parnaik
Role of Youth
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla
Youth should draw inspiration from soldiers' discipline and patriotism.
Governor KT Parnaik
Children from frontier regions have an important role in nation-building and should dream big.
National Defence Academy (NDA)
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla
Not mentioned.
Governor KT Parnaik
Students should prepare early to join the NDA, emphasizing self-belief, discipline, and strong values.
Government Initiatives
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla
Highlighted welfare measures like One Rank One Pension and healthcare services for veterans.
Governor KT Parnaik
Commended the Indian Army for organizing a national integration tour for students.
- Event 1
- Army Day celebrations in Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh
- Event 2
- National integration tour for students from Mechukha, Arunachal Pradesh
- Speaker 1
- Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla
- Speaker 2
- Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik
- Key Message 1
- Youth should draw inspiration from soldiers' discipline and patriotism
- Key Message 2
- Children from frontier regions have an important role in nation-building
- Government Initiatives 1
- One Rank One Pension, National War Memorial, healthcare for veterans
- Government Initiatives 2
- National integration tour organized by the Indian Army
- Vision 1
- Aatmanirbhar Bharat through defense sector indigenization
- Vision 2
- Encouraging students to aspire for careers in the armed forces and professional sports
- Awards Presented
- Shan-e-Himachal and Shan-e-Hind awards
- Participants 1
- Ex-servicemen contingents and cultural artists from Rajasthan
- Participants 2
- Students from Government Higher Secondary School, Mechukha