Seminar on Maj Bob Khathing
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 22 2014 :
A seminar on 'Lessons learnt from the life of Late Maj Bob Khathing for Social and Economic development of Ukhrul' was organised at the Ukhrul Talkies by 41 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under the aegis of HQ IGAR(S) on 21st February 2014.The seminar was conducted to make the people aware of the great contributions made by Late Maj Bob Khathing in the various fields of Indian administration after he hung his uniform.
Brigadier Peeyush Pandey, Vishisht Seva Medal, Commander, 10 Sector Assam Rifles, who was Chief Guest of the function, delivered an introductory remarks on the life of Late Maj Bob Khathing highlighting the achievements of the legendary Hero.
Ms Grace Shatsang, who is a relative of Late Maj Bob Khathing told about the his life and concluded with the lessons learnt from the life of such a maverick.
Capt (Retd) A Y Tipnis, VVD Chairman, talked about the examples from Khathing's life and motivated the students and spoke on the economic development of Ukhrul and Dr YL Mingthing, Head of Tangkhul Theological Society, talked about the Social development envisaged by Late Maj Bob Khathing.
In the end the seminar was concluded with a vote of thanks and Closing Address by Col Gaurav Bose, Commandant 41 Assam Rifles.