Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 11:
Under the objective of encouraging talented sportspersons sustain their interest and excel in competitions the 39 Assam Rifles presented sports materials to Achanbigei Youth Social Welfare Association, Achanbigei Makha Leikai with Major D Bhardwaj formally handing over the items to the Association's representatives yesterday.
The items included four volleyballs and a net.
Speaking at the simple function hosted for the occasion, Maj Bhardwaj confided that apart from combating militant elements in the state, the Assam rifles cherishes the task of promoting peace and tranquillity through the sports platform and cooperation of the youth.
Conveying keen desire and objective of the Assam Rifles authorities to provide sports infrastructure, he also said regular recruitment rallies being conducted by the para-military is another facet to provide job security and extend employment opportunities to the State's youths.
Major Bhardwaj also called upon the youths to avail pre-recruitment exercises being organised by the Assam Rifles.
The programme was presided by former Pradhan of Kontha Khabam Gram Panchayat Pechimayum Mangi.