Army organizes interaction with locals of Shopian

Excelsior Correspondent[caption id="attachment_256203" align="alignleft" width="300"] GOC Chinar Corps Lt Gen Subrata Saha distributing prize among winners during Milan programme at Shopian.[/caption]SRINAGAR, Feb� 7: �In continuation to the effort of Army to empower people, Chinar Corps organized three-day� mega event �Milan�� from February 5 to�7 �at� Shaheed Imtiyaz Thokar� stadium, Shopian.�Milan (interactive) programme truly showcases the closeness and bonding between locals of the area and the Army.� It provided huge platform of opportunities to the youth to showcase their talent in the field of sports, co-curricular activities and various prospects of education and empowerment.Lt Gen Subrata Saha,� GOC Chinar Corps appreciated the efforts taken by Army and civil agencies of� Shopian and Pulwama to educate youths about the various prospect of jobs in Army & Government� agencies and measure to avail those opportunities.� He also expressed his satisfaction on the drawing competition of school children which was organized and which witnessed a huge participation. It proved to be an excellent exposure for the young minds to build up their confidence and prove their mettle.Prizes among the� winners and participants were also distributed. Internet & IT awareness program for children of schools Bal Ashram was conducted to educated them about the importance of IT in education. Chinar Corps gave monetary assistance to Balashram� Pinzur, DIET Shopian and Balashram, Pulwama.� Information stalls were established to create� awareness regarding� Defence forces placement, horticultural and coaching institutes for students.The GOC also appreciated the medical and veterinary camp organised by Army in which nearly� 2000 patients were checked & provided free medicines.� He also� appreciated the distribution of relief/winter material� in terms of blankets among over 1500 families.