Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 09 2009:
As part of the Military Civic Action project being taken up by 7 Assam Rifles, a 40 capacity players hostel with all facilities including cook house, dining hall and toilet block each for boys and girls and outdoor stadium/spectators gallery at Sendra have been inaugurated and handed over to the Moirang Municipal Council by General Officer Commanding of 57 Mountain Division Maj Gen Shakti Gurung in the presence of MLAs Hemochandra, Mangibabu Singh and Prithiviraj during a function today.
Addressing the people, General Gurung thanked them for their support to the security forces operating in the area and also appealed to the public to continue the trust and support in future as well.
The GOC also stressed upon the local populace specially the youth to harness their sports skills as Manipuris by birth are talented, thereby, leading a better life and contributing towards the overall development of the State.
He also highlighted the various projects being undertaken by the unit in its area for the benefit of the people.
The function also had speeches by various dignitaries and finally concluded with a word of thanks an appreciation for the Red Shield Division.