The Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) of 16 Corps celebrated its 49th anniversary here, which was marked by plantation drive and various competitions for the members, among other activities.
"A week long activities have been organised to celebrate 49th anniversary of AWWA. It culminated to a family meet organised in Nagrota garrison wherein all the families of the serving soldiers of White Knight Corps, Stationed at Nagrota, attended with full zeal and enthusiasm," Defence spokesman Lt Col Manish Mehta said today.
The celebrations yesterday were marked by lectures on different subjects, competitions involving all groups, plantation drive and other such activities.
Sheela Nimbhorkar, Zonal President, AWWA, White Knight Corps, inaugurated the function.
Nimbhorkar felicitated 'Veer Naris' during the function and other women for their 'outstanding contribution' to the organisation.
A documentary on child abuse was also screened to aware people about the menace.
