AR conducts 'know your army' mela
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, August 11 2015 :
To fortify the confidence of the people in the Indian Armed Forces and motivate the youth to join the defence forces, a two-day 'Know your Army' mela was organised under the aegis of HQ, IGAR (South) here.
The first of its kind Mela was organised as an awareness programme for the people of Ukhrul and nearby villages so as to give them a deeper insight into the Armed Forces.
The event was inaugurated by Brigadier Sandeep Mohla, Commander, 10 Sector Assam Rifles.
The prime focus of the initiative was to reach out to the masses, generate goodwill among the local populace and to familiarise the youth with a career in the army, so as to provide requisite stimuli and motivation to the youth to join the army.
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The event commenced with a motivational talk, information on recruitment rallies and commissioning as an officer, followed by a magnificent band display by the colourful AR Pipe Band, which was well received by the audience.
About 2000 people from interior villages and Ukhrul witnessed the event with school children being enthralled by the display.
Assorted equipment and weapons were put on display and information was provided on various entry schemes of army with the help of books and charts.
Brigadier Sandeep Mohla interacted with visitors at the mela and assured them of extending all necessary assistance and guidance to aspiring candidates for joining the Indian army.
He exhorted the youth to join the army for a professionally satisfying life.
Officers, JCOs and other ranks of AR were also present on the occasion and interacted with students and visitors.
Brigadier Sandeep also held an interaction with SP of Ukhrul, Ningshem Vashum, Ukhrul SDO, leaders of TNL and TKS, pastors, academicians, social workers and ex-servicemen of the district.