Youth empowerment seminar
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 27, 2014:
The 30 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) organised a four days seminar cum workshop on pre SSB training at Mantripukhri in Imphal West district from March 24, informed a PRO IGAR (S) release adding that the workshop was organised for NCC 'C' certificate holders who are desirous of joining the armed forces as officers.
In an endeavour to improve the selection percentage of officers in the defence forces from the state of Manipur, Assam Rifles is making an all out effort by providing the students an opportunity where they can get a real time experience of the hurdles they would face during the SSB.
The campaign included various types of tests as per norms specified and imparted quality training for the same.
It is said that a team of highly qualified officers personally trained the aspiring candidates in various aspects of personality development and other requisites.
A total of 17 students including 6 girls participated in the event.
Speaking during the closing ceremony, 9 Sector AR Commander Brig MK Das, conveyed his best wishes to the students and assured that such event will be run more frequently in the future to empower the youth of the state.
IGAR (S) Maj Gen Rajeev Chopra also conveyed his best wishes to all the aspirants, added the release.