India, Jan. 12 -- Under the aegis of local military authorities, a Skill Development Eco-Tourism Exposure Tour is being conducted as part of Operation Sadbhavna to enhance practical learning and livelihood-oriented skills among youth of Arunachal Pradesh.

A team comprising 30 students of NEFTU, Aalo, along with two faculty members, was flagged off from Aalo on January 5, 2026 for an educational exposure programme to the hill destinations of Darjeeling and Kalimpong.

During the Darjeeling leg, the participants gained first-hand insights into the planning and execution of sustainable eco-tourism in a fragile mountain ecosystem. The itinerary included visits to key heritage and eco-tourism sites such as Batasia Loop War Memorial, Ghoom Mon...