Red Shield Division Crafts Football Field
MNS:- In view of the abundant potential of the people of this region, in sports, however, being obscure due to meager facilities and scanty opportunities to show case their flair for sports, particularly in the districts of Senapati and Tamenglong, the Red Shield Division, has proffered itself in crafting a ‘Football ground’ meeting international dimensions, in Senapati district. The Red Shield Division Engineers along with the Units of the Senapati Brigade, have vigorously strived in bringing this ground to fruition, despite backbreaking efforts that were compelled for, by the sheer hilly topography of the region.
Maj Gen KK Sinha, SM, GOC, Red Shield Division soon after arrival to the station gifted the very first Football Ground to the people of Turibari village. The General Officer, in his address to the people, conveyed that Manipur has immense potential that must be nurtured and put forth, both in the national and international arena, so as to bring glory to the Nation. He accentuated his view, that the youth of this region, if fittingly directed and endowed with means, have the ability to rise up to the stature of imminent sports personalities like Mary Kom and Devendro Singh who have done the nation proud against all odds. He expressed his appreciation civil administration, Socio-political organizations of the region, for their mutual amity, co-operation and maintaining peace and tranquility.
As part of the drive to build bridges between the local people with the Security Forces, Red Shield Div has undertaken various welfare projects under the Military Civic Action programme “OP SADBHAVANA”. On 09 Jan 2013, Maj Gen K K Sinha, SM, GOC Red Shield Division inaugurated the Youth Training Center at Lairouching in Senapati district. The aim providing the training centre is to offer computer education to the youth of the areafor keeping them in sync with the fast developing computer world. The project costing Rs 4.5 lacs was constructed by active assistance of locals and 5 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Senapati Brigade.
The General addressed a large gathering and conveyed that development and peace are partners in progress of any society and thus the people of Senapati must always make an endeavour to choose the path of peace and tranquillity. The General reiterated that the Red Shield Division is always committed to provide assistance and relief to the people of Manipur. He also conveyed that the time has come to forget our past differences and work together for peace and prosperity.
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