# Dharwad DC asks students to join armed forces, serve nation 2026-08-15T01:27:08+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Dharwad Deputy Commissioner Snehal R. inaugurated a defence exhibition on Friday, urging students to consider careers in the armed forces, police and other services. Speaking at the event jointly organised by the Karnataka Education Board and local schools, she encouraged students to learn about the Centre's Agniveer scheme and develop an interest in national security. Brigadier S.G. Bhagwat noted India's shift from importing defence equipment to exporting missiles, stressing the need for discipline among youth. The exhibition featured models by 350 students from Army, Navy, Air Force and Border Security Force units, drawing visitors from schools and colleges across Dharwad. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Agniveer scheme, Dharwad, Indian armed forces, Snehal R. Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/dharwad-dc-asks-students-to-join-armed-forces-serve-nation/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/dharwad-dc-asks-students-to-join-armed-forces-serve-nation/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.