New Delhi: Twenty Afghan children, who have seen war and violence in their country, will be exposed to democracy and India's cultural diversity on Thursday at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
The Indian embassy in Kabul has sent these 20 children to see India where they will see both ancient and modern structures here including the metro rail to get a feel of how democracy helps in development of a country, Army officials said.
The group of these 20 children studying in classes from Standard 8th to 12th will also witness the other Republic Day functions including the Prime Minister's NCC Rally on Saturday and the Beating Retreat on Sunday.
The Afghan children arrived in the country on January 24 and will return on February 2 after paying a visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra. The group includes three girls.
India has been helping Afghanistan in its transition towards democracy and has spent over $ 2 billion for developmental projects there.
India has also been proving help to Kabul for evolving and strengthening the institutions of democracy. India had also helped giving suggestions for the electioneering process there.
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