Children learn best when they are given opportunities to engage with the world around them, encounter diverse experiences, and develop an understanding of the people and institutions that shape society.

The initiative provided young learners with an opportunity to observe the discipline, dedication, and professionalism of uniformed personnel at the Assam Rifles Dog Training Centre (ARDTC), while developing an age-appropriate understanding of the Armed Forces and their role in security, rescue, and humanitarian service.

A key aspect of the experience was the demonstration by trained service dogs, through which children were introduced to the values of discipline, teamwork, courage, responsibility, and trust. Learning through direct observation and interaction made these values tangible and meaningful for young minds.

Project DOSTI was designed to foster civil–military understanding and nurture respect, empathy, civic awareness, and a sense of responsibility among children from an early age. By taking learning beyond the classroom, the initiative created a purposeful experience through which children could better appreciate the people, institutions, and values that contribute to a safe, responsible, and compassionate society.