Port Blair, Jan 13: Car Nicobar Festival was organized by district administration under the aegis of Directorate of Tourism and Directorate of Art and Culture from 05 to 11 Jan 12. Lt Governor (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) Lt General (Retd) Bhopinder Singh PVSM AVSM inaugurated the festival.
During the festival, Air Force Station Car Nicobar carried out a pro active Indian Air Force publicity campaign. Group Captain Rohit Mahajan Vayu Sena Medal, Station Commander appraised Lt Governor that the objective of the campaign is to bring awareness amongst Nicobaris about the career opportunities in Indian Air Force and motivate them to join IAF. Station Commander also emphasized that such social interaction between defence forces and local tribes will bridge the gap between the two and will contribute towards development and better security environment in the region. Lt General appreciated the efforts put in by Air Force Station Car Nicobar for proactive publicity campaign.
During the festival publicity material like pamphlets, stickers, posters, note pads was distributed to the visitors. Movies based on IAF were shown to the aspiring youth to enhance their awareness and affinity towards IAF. The festival culminated on 11 Jan 12. Group Captain Rohit Mahajan thanked the District administration Car Nicobar for providing wholehearted support for the conduct of publicity campaign. Station Commander confirmed that the objectives of the campaign were achieved and he also assured Deputy Commissioner, Car Nicobar that IAF will continue to contribute towards the better co-ordination with District administration in future as well.
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