Commemorating the unmatched valor & sacrifice made by the bravehearts, the Indian Army is set to hold two-day conclave – ‘Purvottar Swabhiman Utsav’ from November 22.
It aims to honor the kin of soldiers killed in combat, display weaponry of the armed forces and present the diversity of the region through a cultural function.
Addressing a press conference at Narangi Military Station, the General Officer Commanding, 101 Area – Lt Gen KC Panchanathan, “The NE region has seen many upheavals, from insurgency to cross-border terrorism to natural calamities. But the last decade has been of peace and development, and the region is now the cornerstone of the country’s Act East Policy’.”
The conclave is a tribute to the indomitable spirit of the people of NE and symbolizes a perfect synergy among all stakeholders in the region.
The programme is being held under the aegis of the Eastern Command headquarters of the Army, with the support of the NE states and the North Eastern Zone Cultural Council (NEZCC).
It is aimed at spreading awareness about the unsung heroes of NE in India’s independence struggle, and the contribution of the armed forces and other organs of the Government like North Eastern Council (NEC), Border Roads Organization (BRO), Assam Rifles and Northeastern Frontier Railways (NFR) towards overall development of NE.
A panel discussion on contemporary issues will be held on the first day, which will witness the participation of chief ministers of Assam, Meghalaya and Manipur, and top officials from various departments and civil society leaders.
Around 100 Veer Naris’ (wives/mothers of slain personnel) will be felicitated at a programme on the same day.