Saturday, January 30, 2010

'KNOW YOUR ARMY EXHIBITION' COMMENCES AT FORT WILLIAM KOLKATA TODAY

'Know Your Army' exhibition for citizens of Kolkata has commenced toady and will conclude tomorrow 31st Jan 2010 at 4pm. The Exhibition is being hosted to give people an insight into the life in the Army and introduce them to various weapon systems and equipment. This will give the citizens of Kolkata a 'hands on' experience about the various arms and ammunition used by the Army.

The theme of the exhibition is 'Indian Army – Partner in Nation Building'. The aim of the 'Know your Army exposition' is to reach out to the youth of the country and give them a glimpse of the Army. This will attract them towards joining the organization. During the exhibition, the Army would be displaying an underground bunker using which the Soldiers guard our frontiers. Apart form this Antitank guided missile, Early Warning Radars, Nuclear, Biological & Chemical warfare equipment would be also on display. The citizens of Kolkata would also be able to see, hold & click photographs of various small arms and helicopter from the Army Aviation corps.

The exhibition is open for public from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 30th Jan 2010 and Sunday 31st Jan 2010. The entry for the exhibition is from George Gate, opposite to Princep Ghat memorial.

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