Brown Nongmaithem
Imphal | October 29
NCC Senior Under Officer Miranda Thongam, a graduate student of Imphal College of Manipur who have unfortunately lost both her parents and has been brought up by her two elder sisters and her aunt, who works day and night by working as a weaver at home, was selected for the NCC Youth Exchange Program (YEP) to Vietnam from September 19 – 29. She was the only Cadet selected from the entire North East region amongst 13 Cadets of India.
Miranda Thongam is the daughter of late Thongam Joybi Singh and Sougaijam Rita Devi of Thangmeiband Hijam Leikai.
While talking over phone with Indian Observer Post (IOP), she said, “I am so grateful to NCC for providing me the opportunity to go abroad. NCC is the largest uniformed youth organisation in the country, which is totally dedicated to promoting national spirit and patriotism.”
“I am extremely grateful to NCC, especially Maj Gen Bhaskar Kalita, YSM, ADG NCC NER. When my selection came to his notice, he ordered his staff to provide all possible assistance to me to ensure that there are no administrative or technical hurdles, since this is a matter of immense pride to Manipur and NCC. Following the orders of Maj Gen Bhaskar Kalita, YSM ADG, one of his officers got in touch with the government authorities of Manipur, including CM,” Cadet Miranda Thongam said.
“The Manipur government helped me in preparing Passport, Visa and all. This made my trip very easy. So I am extremely grateful to Hon’ble CM, Manipur for all his kind support,” Miranda Thongam further said.
She also expressed her gratitudes to NCC, Imphal Group, officers, staff and cadets of 65 Manipur Battalion NCC, teachers of her school, neighbours, etc. She further said her only aim is to become an Army officer.
Both her parents passed away leaving behind three daughters among which she is the youngest one. Both of her elder sisters work in private companies and are living with her paternal aunt.