This story is from May 20, 2019

Pune sub area starts motivational talks for better connect

The Dakshin Maharashtra Sub Area (DMSA) has for the first time started conducting motivational talks for people who come to visit and attend wreath lying ceremony at the Southern Command’s war memorial.
Pune sub area starts motivational talks for better connect
The objective is to motivate youngsters to pursue a career in the armed forces
PUNE: The Dakshin Maharashtra Sub Area (DMSA) has for the first time started conducting motivational talks for people who come to visit and attend wreath lying ceremony at the Southern Command’s war memorial.
“The objective is to motivate the youth to pursue a career in the armed forces as well as create awareness about the defence forces among the common people. So far, three gallantry award winner serving officers have delivered motivational talks and shared their experiences with the visitors.
The response is overwhelming,” General Officer Commanding Major General Navneet Kumar of DMSA told TOI on Sunday. DMSA is the local military authority (LMA).
Hundreds of people visit the memorial every Saturday to attend the ceremony and parade. Ever since the place has been included in the Pune Darshan stops, the visitors have significantly increased. A section of veterans from the city has welcomed the DMSA’s move, saying it will certainly create positive image of the forces. They said Pune has a big military legacy but only a section of people are aware.
“Many do not get the opportunity to interact with the serving armed forces officers because of various reasons. We have seen many of them are curious to know about the soldiers’ duties, the weapons they use and their daily schedule and physical training. One-to-one interactions with the serving officers will give them the basic knowledge,” said Colonel Vinay Dalvi (retired).
On May 18, the talk was delivered by an officer from the Army’s Parachute regiment. He spoke on the challenges on the field his personal combat experiences. The DMSA is in the process to organize a sound and light show for the visitors.
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