RUPA, Oct 15: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd) addressed the officers and troops, station in the 5 Mountain Division at Rupa, West Kameng District on Monday. Major General S.C Mohanty and officers and troops of ‘Ball of Fire’ Division were present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said that India is now on march as a strong nation. Indian Armed Forces Jawans are the foundation of it. He exhorted them to be physically fit, professionally competent and enhance their battle worthiness.
The Governor said that secured national frontiers are the prerequisites for a progressive nation and strength behind the secured border is the Indian Armed Forces soldiers. Therefore, he said, each and every soldier has huge responsibility towards the security of the nation. While reposing his confidence in the soldiers, he said that patriotism is imbibed in all the officers and troops of ‘Ball of Fire’ Division.
Sharing his experience of 1962 war, 1965 war, 1971 war, Indian Peace Keeping Force Operations in Sri Lanka Operation and Kargil war, the Governor said that today the troops have better weapons, amenities and better scope for promotion.
He advised them to avail of it and prepare themselves even for the ultimate sacrifice for the territorial security of the country.
As a goodwill gesture, the Governor felicitated the youngest officer of the Division, Lt. Nishit Jalan of 30 Rajput, youngest Naik Subedar  Rajendra Singh of 14 Raj Rif and youngest soldier Sipahi Ravi Chauhan of 30 Rajput.
Meanwhile, the First Lady of the State Neelam Misra interacted with ladies of the Army Wives’ Association at Tenga House, Tenga. She exhorted them to learn about the unique traditions and cultural heritage of the Arunachal Pradesh indigenous communities.
Sharing her experience, the First Lady of the State informed that after coming to Arunachal Pradesh, she has learned traditional loin loom weaving. She advised the ladies to know about the exotic handicrafts, textile and handlooms of Arunachal Pradesh and connect themselves with the local communities. PRO Rajbhawan

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