GOC visits Sainik School

Imphal, August 28 2009: Major general Shakti Gurung who is also the chairman of the local board of administration of Sainik School, Imphal visited the school today and reviewed its functioning.

In a statement issued of the PIB (Defence Wing), it was stated that on his arrival the Major General accompanied by Madhu Gurung, President Army Wives Welfare Association was given an impressive guard of honour by the school NCC Cadets before review the functioning of the school.

President AWWA, Madhu Gurung cutting ribbon to inaugurate Sainik School guest house

He expressed his satisfaction over the performance of cadets in academics and Co-curricular activities.

Shakti Gurung also inaugurated the MiG-21 aircraft shell given by Indian Air Force to motivate the cadets to the field of activation and Cadets Dormitory constructed under the Special Project Assistance funded by the Manipur government to the tune of Rs 2 crore.

He appreciated state government for paying due attention to improve the living conditions of cadets and staff of the school.

Madhu Gurung also inaugurated the newly built School Guest House which was also constructed under the SPA.

During interation with the cadets and staff of the school, the GOC advised the cadets to strive to join the National Defence Academy which is the main aim of the school and become young and smart officers of Indian Armed Forces.

He also gave away prizes to the winners of under-17 and under-14 years Football teams which participated in the All India Sainik Schools Championship, winner team of English debate in the East Zone Co-curricular Activities Championship and winners of Regional Level Science Exhibition organised at Guwahati by CBSE.

Madhu Gurung gave away prizes to the winners of Essay Writing and Painting Competition held to mark the Independence Day celebrations in the school.

The GOC has been a motivating force ever since he took over as Chairman of Sainik School Imphal.