Kohima, December 9 (MExN): Rajya Sainik Board, PathFinders and YouthNet in collaboration with Rajya Sainik Board Nagaland and supported by Common Wealth War Graves Commission observed India Remembers Day project by organising a photo exhibition followed by a short programme at the Kohima War Cemetery for the first time in Nagaland.
Community groups associated with the project as well as foreign and domestic tourists who are attending the Hornbill Festival visited the War Cemetery.
The welcome address was given by Lezo Putsure, Director of YouthNet, followed by concept of the event and its importance presented by Vitono Haralu, Director of PathFinders and state coordinator.
Brigadier KK Roy Choudhury SM, VSM (Retd) Secretary Rajya Sainik Board and Director Sainik Welfare delivered a Speech. He said Armed Forces have been playing an important role for the society since time immemorial which should be acknowledged every year. He mentioned that the youth should continue to learn and grow with good skills to build up the society.
The programme was attended by the ex-servicemen veterans of different military forces of the country. As a symbol of acknowledgement, Chrysanthemum flower was given to each ex-serviceman as a symbol of gratitude for their sacrifices. Brigadier Choudhury paid respect to War Veterans who gave their lives in the battle of Kohima.
India Remembers is an innovative community project which commemorates over 13,000 Indian servicemen who served and died in the World War II and over 22,000 personnel of the Indian Armed Forces who gave up their lives in the service in the period following independence.
In addition, the project seeks to engage with communities across India to create awareness of the individual sacrifice of personnel of the Indian Armed Forces over the years. The project aims to-Remember the fallen; Honour the living; and Foster a culture of remembrance by engaging communities, project partners and stake holders across the country in commemorative activities.
A press release informed that this year, the project is engaging with over 15 diverse community groups from Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Sikkim, Manipur, and Nagaland.
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