New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- As part of the ongoing National Integration Tour - "Dweep se Delhi", 30 meritorious higher secondary students from the tribal communities of Andaman & Nicobar Islands today interacted with General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), here.

General Upendra Dwivedi commended the students for their achievements in various fields and urged them to continue striving for excellence with commitment and perseverance, the Indian Army said in a statement.

He also lauded the efforts of the Andaman & Nicobar Command for empowering the youth of the islands and enabling them to experience the vast opportunities our nation offers.

The students, equally represented by boys and girls, belong to the Karen and Nicobarese ...