Khuga Bn gifts sports equipment
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 28 2018:
Khuga Battalion launched 'Project URJA' to provide sports facilities to the youth residing in the villages near Indo-Myanmar border under Thinghat Sub-division having limited access to the development and sports schemes of the Government, said a press release from PIB Defence Wing.
Sumchinvum Youth Welfare Association, a local sports body promoting games and sports for the youth residing in rural areas of Thinghat Sub-division of Churachandpur district were aided by providing a large quantity of sports equipment including football, athletics, volleyball, cricket, gymnasium, basketball, handball and sports attire for the same.
'Project URJA' aimed at promoting plethora of games and sports for the youth residing in remote places.
The project has not only nurtured the games and sports avenues available at such rural areas but also provided an opportunity and platform for the youth to participate at appropriate forums and channelised their energy towards a better tomorrow, it added.