As a prelude to the Mega Final Hunt Competition to be held at Chinar Corps on 11th of this month, a Talent Hunt Competition was organised by Army Base at Haiderbeig under the aegis Chinar Corps on 07 Aug 2015. Talents from important centers of North Kashmir came under one roof to showcase their talents in the fields of Art and Culture. There were a total twenty participants who were judged by an eminent group of jury. The outstanding performers will now have an opportunity to exhibit this talent at a bigger platform at BB Cantt scheduled later this month.
The Chief Guest Maj Gen Asit Mistry and the audience appreciated the talents which were no less than the other and who with time and dedication will only grow. They also interacted and appreciated all the participants of Project Khushi and initiative which was started at Vocational Training Centre (VTC) at Widdipura, Pattan on 09 Jun 2015 to train local young boys and girls in the various fields of skill development.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel21 children from Widdipura have been undergoing Computer Basic Course, 20 girls and ladies from Hanziviura are being trained at the village Panchayat Ghar, Science Coaching classes to 11 local students of standard 11th & 12th and last but not the least 23 local volunteers who were trained under the aegis of State Horticulture Department, Sopore in Food Processing and Canning namely Jam, Pickle & Purie making.
Maj General Asit Mistry, complimented all the participants and wished them all the success in future. He assured that in future too, the Army will act as a medium to recognise, support and reward worthy talents from the Valley. All the participants were presented with a token of appreciation and the outstanding amongst them were suitability rewarded. Refreshments and lunch were provided to all who attended this magnificent and colourful event.