Army organizes exhibition in Madurai to motivate youth
By ANIMonday, October 18, 2010
MADURAI - The Army organized a five-day long exhibition in Madurai, to motivate the youth of the country and to create mass awareness.
The exhibition, which commenced on Tuesday, is showcasing the Army’s technological advancement.
The Army Officer, Colonel Roy, said the exhibition is basically to generate awareness amongst the youth to highlight various activities that Army undertakes.This exhibition we are conducting for the first time in Madurai. It is conducted every year in some non-military station. The aim of this exhibition is basically to generate awareness amongst the youth to highlight various activities that the Army undertakes. To name a few- various adventure sports, various training activities and of course war waging capabilities and the training for them,” said Colonel Roy.
The exhibition is showcasing technological advancements in military hardware, weapon devices, anti-aircraft guns, sophisticated small arms, nuclear warfare protection suit and other lethal weaponry and gadgets.
“Today I saw the machines of the military and it was nice but I want to see more and was nice,” said Mageshwari, a visitor.
An array of other interesting displays such as body building, gymnastic, martial arts, improvised explosive devices and engineering equipments were also displayed.
The exhibition will culminate on Tuesday. By Jaikumar (ANI)
