PASIGHAT, Aug 27: The First Raising Day of Sainik School of Arunachal Pradesh was celebrated here at the Niglok school premises, under Ruksin Sub-Division in a befitting manner by the student cadets, faculty and staff members.
Congratulating the cadets and members of the School Community on the important milestone, Chief Guest, Lok Sabha MP, Tapir Gao expressed happiness that the cadets are being nurtured to develop all-round personality along with academics. He lauded the dedication of the teachers and urged them to guide and counsel the young cadets to prepare them as disciplined and successful citizens to contribute towards Nation building.
On the infrastructural development of the school, Gao said that the state government has sanctioned Rs. 20 Crore for the infrastructural development of the permanent site. He also assured to provide necessary fund for construction of school auditorium at the present location.
Earlier, Gao and the Guest of Honour, Brig Saumya Banerjee, CDR,103 Inf Bde, felicitated cadets during the Investiture Ceremony for their outstanding performances and also for bringing  laurels to the school and the state by bagging awards in various categories during the recent  East Zone Sainik Schools  Sports and Cultural Championship held in Imphal. Oath taking was also administered to the cadets.
Meanwhile, local MLA Ninong Ering in a message to the school authority extended his good wishes and assured for all possible help for development of the school.
“Heritage Walk” along with various cultural and skit, Mime performances were the highlights of the cultural programme.
Besides parents, former MLA Tatung Jamoh, DC Dr. Kinny Singh, SP, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, DDSE J.Yirang, Principal Sainik School, Niglok, Lt Crdr Amit Kumar Dutt and Army Officers were among those who witnessed the celebration.

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