Govt to pitch for Territorial Army expansion in State : CM
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, October 09 2017:
The 68th Territorial Army Day was observed at the Banquet Hall of 1st Bn.
Manipur Rifles today.
Organised by Government of Manipur, the observance was graced by Chief Minister N Biren Singh as chief guest and Deputy Chief Minister Y Joykumar Singh as president .
Speaking on the occasion, CM Biren said that Territorial Army is often known as "Citizens Army" and act as a bridge between Army, Paramilitary forces and civil society of the country .
He asserted that many a times, Territorial Army co-ordinate with the people at the times of war and internal aggression.
Highlighting the significance of Territorial Army in Border States like Manipur, he said that it is the responsibility of Territorial Army to maintain a cohesive and good relationship among the people and Armed forces .
The State Government would encourage and support Territorial Army in such aspect, the CM assured .
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To achieve good relationship with the public, Territorial Army need to motivate the people by organising awareness campaign etc so that people can feel the sense of security and oneness among themselves, he observed .
Lauding the efforts and contribution of Territorial Army towards welfare of the country, he said that we should make people aware that Army and paramilitary forces are there to protect the people and Nation.
The Chief Minister also said that the State Government would request the Central Government for the expansion of the present Battalion Unit of Territorial Army situated in Manipur .
Presiding over the function, Deputy Chief Minister Y Joykumar Singh said that the role and responsibility of Territorial Army is to execute their task properly in a humane way .
He mentioned that Territorial Army need to know and study the scenario and psyche of the local people and should know how things/issues are to be handled properly .
With such efforts, we can achieve peace and harmony without causing any collateral damage, he added .
Explaining that Territorial Army has various units such as Infantry Unit, Ecological Task force, Engineering unit, General Hospital, the Deputy CM gave an observation that we need to set up an Ecological Task Force in Manipur so that we can make people aware about the importance of ecology and healthy natural environment in the State .
Later, General Officer Commanding of Manipur Terriers presented mementoes to Chief Minister Biren and Deputy CM Y Joykumar .
Minister for CAF&PD Karam Shyam, Chairman of Manipur Pollution Control Board L Radhakishore Singh, Parliamentary Secretaries Khasim Vashum, S Subhashchandra Singh, MLAs Y Surchandra Singh, S Bira Singh, O Lukhoi, Chief Secretary, DGP, General Officer Commanding, Red Shield Division and Deputy IGAR (South), officers of Territorial Army, top civil and police officials and families of Territorial Army attended the function.