Weapons displayed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 12 2015:
12 BIHAR of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of Hqs IGAR (South) conducted an equipment and weapon display for the students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya and youths of Khumbong of Imphal West on the occasion of National Youth Day to commemorate the 152nd birthday of Swami Vivekananda, maker of the modern India today.
The equipment and weapon display was organised with the aim of increasing awareness on equipment and weapons in the Army and to encourage and inspire the youths of Imphal towards the philosophy of Swami Vivekananda and his ideals towards National integrity.
Students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya and youths from all adjoining villages witnessed the display.
Around 500 youths benefited from the event.
A large number of infantry weapons and equipment were displayed and various audio-visual aids were used to motivate and generate awareness amongst the youth.
Pamphlets giving information about various entries to Armed forces were distributed to the students and youth, said a press release issued by PRO Hqs IGAR (S) .