DG AR inaugurates Capt N Kenguruse Centre of Excellence & Wellness
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 08 2022:
Lt Gen P C Nair, AVSM, YSM, Director General Assam Rifles inaugurated the Capt (Late) N Kenguruse, MVC Centre of Excellence & Wellness at Chieswema, Kohima on August 8 .
A release issued by PRO of IGAR(S) informed that the project was conceived by Assam Rifles to empower the youth of Nagaland through education and secure a better future for them.
Speaking on the occasion, Lt Gen P C Nair appreciated the efforts of IGAR (North), NIEDO and Axis bank in coming together towards this humanitarian cause which will not only fulfil the drive of immensely talented youths but will usher prosperity and happiness in the society and the State.
He also mentioned that Nagaland as a State has had certain impediments in terms of higher education due to its remoteness and societal challenges evolving out of insurgency.
"These impediments have prevented students from realizing their aspirations and true potential.
This project would be able to bridge this gap & provide students opportunity to achieve their dreams and contribute positively to the society, state and nation", he added.
Maj Gen Vikas Lakhera, SM, current Inspector General Assam Rifles (North), Kohima, mentioned that the project will provide a genuine opportunity for quality education to these selected children through specialised mentors.
The project has been conceptualized as a year-long residential coaching arid mentoring facility for students from economically weaker and under-privileged sections of Nagaland for prestigious competitive examinations like NEET and JEE.
The MQU between Assam Rifles, Axis Bank & NIEDO was signed on May 13, 2022 which commenced the arduous journey of selecting 30 meritorious students from the entire state of Nagaland.
The students underwent various stages of testing to be finally selected amongst the top 30 .