WAM foundation day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 22 2016 :
The first off-road motor sporting club of the State, Wilderness Adventure Manipur (WAM) celebrated its first foundation day at Classic Hotel today.
Heingang AC MLA N Biren, WAM president Arambam Angamba, Sagolband AC MLA RK Imo and WAM secretary RK James attended the function as chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.
In his speech, N Biren lauded WAM for introducing the off-road motoring in the State.
"I feel that it is a good initiative.
Besides adventure aspects, there is also prospects for strengthening the bond between the hill and valley," he said.
He also said that there is need to maintain discipline by every organization.
RK Imo said that WAM may showcase Manipur as a unique land.
"We can imbibe the positive aspects of other places where you have travelled and similarly showcase the rich diversity of our State." he said.
Angamba said that WAM was formed by like minded individuals who have interest in off-road adventure.
"We also have interest to promote tourism, we can tie up with other like minded organizations, individuals and take them to the interior areas of the State, show them the exotic untapped natural beauties of Manipur, we are planning for long term benefits," he said.
Saying that WAM members had organised trips to Mizoram, Myanmar, and interior border areas of Ukhrul, he said that they are also planning to widen their travel exploration.
At present, WAM has around 30 members and it is planning to organize a 15-day North East motor tour in March 2016 .