Colonel Raj Kumar, CO 23 Assam Rifle (Centre) along with members of Village Council Sungarstu after the inauguration of the badminton stadium at Sungratsu Village in Mokokchung district on February 10.
Mokokchung, February 10 (MExN): A Badminton Stadium constructed under Operation Sadhavana Project was inaugurated by Colonel Raj Kumar, 23 Assam Rifles Mokokchung at Sungratsu Village some 15 kilometres away from Mokokchung on February 10.
The Stadium was dedicated by I Kilen Longchar, Pastor of Sungratsu Baptist Church in the presence of Village Council Members, Sungratsu Students’ Union and others.
The Colonel in his speech said that Assam Rifles is committed to make Nagaland a better place and to secure a better future for the youths. He also expressed hope that through these facilities the young talents would channelize their energy for a better purpose.
The much needed badminton stadium was constructed during 2018-19 with a project cost of more than 20 lakh with the security forces bearing the lion’s share of the cost, along with contribution from Village Council Sungarstu, Officers Forum Sungratsu and Sungratsu Students’ Union.
