Army Mela Held at Bengdubi on 18th & 19th Feb 2012

1. Bengdubi Cantonment will host an Army Mela on 18 & 19 Feb 2012, showcasing various programmes, including an exhibition of modern military weapons and equipment.  GOC Trishakti Corps Lt Gen K Surendranath, AVSM, SM, VSM, will be inaugurating the Mela on 18 Feb 2012 at 1000 hrs.  It will be open to the public on both days. 

2. A Medical Camp will also be organized for the ex-servicemen.  The exhibition will feature a host of weapons of Indian Army including  Tanks, Armoured Personnel Carriers, Rocket Launchers, Nuclear Biological Chemical Warfare Suits, Artillery Guns, Automatic Grenade Launchers, Bridging Equipment and a plethora of Infantry Weapons. 

3. Other attractions will include sky diving demonstration by paratroopers, Equestrian Display and Horse Show.  In addition, various cultural events including Bhangra, Mizo dance, Malkhamb, Khukri dance, Lejhim and Band display by Army Bands will also be organized. 

. Help counters for ECHS, AWHO, Rajya Sainik Board, NCC, AWES will also be set up.  Recruiting organisation and employment agencies for ex-servicemen will also set up their counters.  Eight physically challenged serving personnel and ex-servicemen will be presented with modified scooters.