59th raising day of SSB, 57th anniversary of SSB Coy Training Centre conducted
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, December 13 2022:
Thokchom Youth Dynamic Association (TYDA) in collaboration with Ex-SSB Personnel Welfare Association, Imphal (All Manipur SSB Pensioners Welfare Association) organised an event to observe the 59th Raising Day of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and 57th anniversary of the establishment of the first SSB COYS Training Centre at Thokchom Village under Thoubal district.
The function was attended by Dr Th Radheshyam, MLA, Heirok AC; H Tombi Sharma, president, All Manipur SSB Pensioners Welfare Association; Takhellambam Nungshi Singh, Up Adhyaksha, Thoubal Zilla Parishad; Pheiroijam Heramani, Zilla Parishad, Charangpat ZP; Khoirom Sanakhomba, Pradhan nominee, Lourembam GP; K Surjakumar, Secretary, All Manipur SSB Pensioners Welfare Association, advisor Ng Surchandra Singh and O Ibotomba, Secretary, Manipur SSB Pensioners Welfare Association (Thoubal district) as the presidium members.
As a part of the function, a flag hoisting ceremony was held in front of the SSB Memorial Pillar at Thokchom village led by the dignitaries.
This was followed by a floral tribute on the Memorial Pillar.
TYDA members also presented many cultural shows and other items during the day's celebration.
Speaking as the chief guest, MLA Dr Th Radheshyam urged the well-versed former SSB personnel to guide the youth amidst rising instances of social issues like drug abuse, theft and so on.
It is worth mentioning that the Sashastra Seema Bal was formed in 1963 and SSB Coy Training Centre at Thokchom village was established in 1965 .