Red Shield seminar for Youth of Manipur
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 29 2012:
With the stated objective of harnessing untapped potential of the youths of manipur, Red Shield Division organised an "Awareness Seminar for the Youth of Manipur" on May 16 which was attended by children from all over Manipur, informed a PIB (DW) statement issued today.
It is said that eminent panellists who attended the seminar guided the children on the employment opportunities available in sectors like engineering, medicine, nursing, civil services etc.
The Red Shield Division also facilitated online registration of prospective boys for the National Defence Academy (NDA) entrance examination which also received overwhelming response, as more than 500 children, mainly from Senapati, Tamenglong and NCC Cadets registered for the NDA entrance exam.
These children will appear for the written entrance exam on August 19, which will be followed by the SSB interview for the children who clear the written exam.
The candidates who clear the SSB interview will thereafter undergo three years training at the prestigious National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla.
On successful completion of the basic training at NDA, these cadets will undergo another year of specialised training at Indian Military Academy where they will also be paid a monthly stipend of Rs 21,000 per month.
The successful cadets will thereafter pass out as commissioned officers earning a minimum salary of approximately Rs 40,000 per month, detailed the statement.
GOC Red Shield Division Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen expressed his happiness at the interest shown by the potential candidates.
He has assured that all deserving children will be provided books, training and guidance, besides offering free guidance and coaching for medical engineering and civil services examinations for the desirous and meritorious children.
The event is only a small step by the Red Shield Division in its endeavour to bring about awareness amongst the youth as also to assist them in realising their dreams.
The Division is committed to the cause of development and assured the children of their continuous support and commitment in providing coaching and guidance to help them to excel in competitive exams, added the statement.