Assam Rifles organising tour for Manipur children

Friday, October 26, 2007, 16:37 [IST]

Imphal, Oct 26 (UNI) About 25 students of Thoubal District Manipur will be proceeding on a National Integration Tour to New Delhi and Agra from November 1 to 17.

The tour will be flagged off by Major General B K Chengapa, IGAR (S) from Mantripukhri, Imphal on October 31, the PRO of Assam Rifles said.

The tour, being conducted under the aegis of HQ 9 Sector Assam Rifles and 21 Assam Rifles, will afford an opportunity to the students to interact with others and inculcate in them a desire to make advancement in all areas.

UNI

Topics: TOUR-CHILDREN-MANIPUR

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