Imphal: In a ‘significant’ step towards rural empowerment through education and digital inclusion, the Indian Army inaugurated a state-of-the-art Computer Training Centre at Lamging Meira Maheikol School, Saiton village, under its flagship civic action initiative, Operation Sadbhavana.
The newly established centre was comprehensively equipped with computers, projectors, printers and other essential infrastructure, aiming to advance digital literacy among local youth and equip them with vital IT skills to enhance future employment prospects.
The training facility, affiliated with the All India Society for Electronics and Computer Technology (AISECT), will offer an array of educational programmes including a three-month Certificate in Computer Concept (CCC), a six-month Certificate in Computer Application (CCA) and a twelve-month Diploma in Computer Application (DCA). These courses are designed to provide students with a thorough grounding in digital skills and modern technology, an army statement said on Saturday.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior Army officials, members of the school management committee, village chiefs and parents, marking a significant milestone for the region’s educational landscape. Over the past two years, the Indian Army has established eleven such centres across Manipur, with seven more scheduled to be launched within the current financial year.
Local dignitaries, including teachers, the Gram Pradhan of Saiton Gram Panchayat, Ibomcha and ward members from Saiton, Awang Lekhai and Heiyaikon villages, expressed heartfelt gratitude for the Army’s unwavering commitment to strengthening educational infrastructure. They recognised the pivotal role digital literacy plays in today’s world and commended the initiative for opening new pathways to a brighter future for the youth of the region, the statement read.
“The Indian Army remains steadfast in its mission to empower rural communities, promote sustainable development and unlock boundless opportunities for young people across Manipur.”
