As part of the Indian Army’s sustained initiative to secure a better future for the youth of Manipur, the Red Shield Division under the aegis of Spear Corps has signed a Tripartite MoU with corporate partner State Bank of India Foundation (SBIF) and training partner National Integrity and Educational Development Organization (NIEDO) to establish “Red Shield Centre for Excellence and Wellness” which will be located in Bishnupur District of Manipur. The project is expected to be fully functional for the first batch of 50 students by the first week of July 2022.

The MoU signing ceremony was held at Leimakhong between the Indian Army, SBI Foundation, and NIEDO on 30 April. The event was graced by a host of senior veterans, senior military and civil dignitaries. The event was also witnessed by more than 100 students from various schools.

The project is conceptualised as a year long fully residential coaching and mentoring facility for students from economically weaker and underprivileged sections of Manipur to clear competitive examinations like NEET and JEE.

While speaking on the occasion, the Governor of Manipur appreciated the efforts and conveyed his fecilitations to all concerned for the noble initiative.

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