AR sets up pavilion at Sangai fest
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, November 24 2022:
Loktak Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) has established an Assam Rifles pavilion at the ongoing Sangai Festival 2022 from November 21 to 30 at Moirang Khunou, Bishnupur district.
The Assam Rifles pavilion showcases the glorious history and unconditional contribution of gallant soldiers of Assam Rifles as the oldest Para Military Force of the nation.
It also exhibits the numerous Civic Action & Development Programme executed by the Assam Rifles in the State, a statement from IGAR (S) has informed.
The pavilion has been a showstopper in the festival as fascinated and curious youth including students visit the pavilion to see the weapon display.
Loktak Battalion is using this opportunity to impart knowledge to local youth regarding various avenues available to join the Armed Forces through Technical Entry Scheme (TES), National Defence Academy (NDA), Indian Military Academy (IMA), Officers Training Academy (OTA) as well as Agniveer Scheme.
Young students are also informed regarding admissions in Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Sainik Schools and Military Schools.
The Assam Rifles pavilion has been visited by many military as well as civil dignitaries and witnesses an exuberant footfall of more than 600 plus daily, the statement concluded.