Governor visits Sainik School Imphal; Inaugurates Water ATM

Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, accompanied by the First Lady, Jyoti Bhalla, visited Sainik School Imphal, today. He was also joined by Maj Gen SS Kartikeya, YSM, SM, GOC Red Shield Division & Chairman LBA SSI along with Col A Rajiv, Principal of Sainik School Imphal.
Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla laid a wreath at the ‘Amar Jawan’ memorial stone, honouring the brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation, followed by a Guard of Honour presented by the cadets and the school band.
During the visit, Governor inspected various built-up areas and reviewed ongoing development projects, including the construction of the Girls’ Hostel in the school campus. He inaugurated a new Water ATM near the Vikram Batra Auditorium, in the presence of officials from the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED). As part of the nationwide initiative “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”, Governor planted a Rudraksha tree (Elaeocarpus ganitrus) within the campus.
A special programme was later held at the Vikram Batra Auditorium, where the Governor formally released the school’s annual magazine, “Orchid.” Speaking at the event, Governor said that the future of the nation lies in the hands of the youth. He expressed confidence that the cadets of Sainik School Imphal would go on to excel in diverse fields and hold positions of great responsibility. Governor encouraged them to uphold the values of discipline, determination, and service to the nation. He also interacted with the cadets which motivated and encouraged them to pursue excellence in all spheres of life.
The Principal of the school, Colonel A Rajiv, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Governor for his continued support and encouragement to the youth of Manipur. He also thanked the Governor for organising the Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations and for supporting the ongoing Durand Cup 2025, both of which serve as vital platforms to instil patriotism and promote sportsmanship among the younger generation.