The Indian embassy in Kabul has sent a group of 20 children from Afghanistan to witness the Republic Day parade in New Delhi today.

The visit is aimed at providing them exposure to democracy and its benefits. Army officials said in New Delhi that they will see both the ancient and modern structures such as the metro rail to get a feel of how democracy helps in development of a country.

The group of these 20 children, including three girls, studying in classes from Standard 8th to 12th will also witness the other Republic Day functions. They include the Prime Minister's NCC Rally on Saturday and the Beating Retreat on Sunday.

The Afghan children arrived in the country on Tuesday and will return on 2nd of next month after paying a visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra.