58 GORKHA TRAINING CENTRE CONDUCTS MINI MARATHON AND WEAPON DISPLAY.

As a run up to the Republic Day celebrations the 58 Gorkha Training Centre conducted a Mini Marathon & Equipment & Weapon Display in Shillong. The events were aimed to deepen a sense of patriotism and motivate youth to join Armed forces.  The mini marathon organized on 21 January 2023 received an overwhelming response, where about 300 soldiers including their families & children from station units participated in the event.  At the culmination of the event the Commandant 58 GTC felicitated the winners in each category. The weapon display organized on 26 January 2023 included modern assault rifles, surveillance systems and combat equipment and was attended by local populace, youth and children in large numbers. The event provided the locals, especially children and youth, with an opportunity to know the Indian Army and its capabilities.