Itanagar, Aug 26: Major General Rajiv Ghai, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Indian Army’s 56 Infantry Division, stationed at Likabali in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Siang district called on State Governor Brig (Retd) Dr BD Mishra at Raj Bhavan here on Friday.
“It was a courtesy call,” a communique from the Governor’s Secretariat said. The Governor commended the officers and troops of 56 Infantry Division for their professional resoluteness, operational competence and élan, which they have displayed during their deployment in the dense rugged jungle terrain and high altitude areas on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh, it said.
He also appreciated the troops for maintaining good relations with the district administration and creating an excellent civil-army bonhomie in their area of deployment.
During the meeting, the Governor suggested the GOC and officers of his headquarters to motivate the youths of Arunachal Pradesh to join the Indian Armed Forces and also brief the intended candidates about Agnipath Scheme.
He also emphasised on pre-recruitment training for the Arunachali youths, the communique added.

 

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