Overview
- Fifty-two children from government child care institutions departed from Shimla on January 6 for a 10-day exposure tour scheduled through January 15.
- The itinerary covers Chandigarh, Delhi, Agra and Goa, with planned visits to landmarks such as the Red Fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate and the Taj Mahal, plus museums and science centers.
- Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said travel will include flights and stays in five-star hotels as provided under the state’s law for these beneficiaries.
- The government describes the tour’s goal as fostering national integration and providing cultural, educational and scientific exposure to support overall development.
- Deputy Commissioners have been directed to plan similar district-level tours, and officials were told to ensure no lapses in the children’s safety, comfort or well-being.