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Motibala Ngangom, First Manipur Raksha Mantri Padak Winner, Receives 'Mother of Manipur NCC' Award
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 06:37 AM
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Motibala Ngangom, the first recipient of the Raksha Mantri Padak from Manipur, was presented with the ‘Mother of Manipur NCC’ award.
Motibala Ngangom, a veteran of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) from Manipur, became the state’s first awardee of the prestigious Raksha Mantri Padak. The defence honour, conferred by the Ministry of Defence, recognises her long‑standing contribution to youth development and national service.
In a separate ceremony reported by India Today NE, Ngangom was honoured with the title ‘Mother of Manipur NCC’. The award acknowledges her role in mentoring generations of cadets and promoting the values of discipline, patriotism and community service across the state.
The dual recognitions highlight Ngangom’s unique standing in Manipur’s defence and civic circles, underscoring the impact of dedicated civilian leadership in strengthening the nation’s reserve forces.
Officials noted that her achievements serve as an inspiration for young people, especially women, aspiring to serve in the NCC and other uniformed organisations.
The awards were presented in a modest gathering, reflecting the emphasis on service over spectacle, and reaffirming the government’s commitment to honouring grassroots contributors to national defence.
In a separate ceremony reported by India Today NE, Ngangom was honoured with the title ‘Mother of Manipur NCC’. The award acknowledges her role in mentoring generations of cadets and promoting the values of discipline, patriotism and community service across the state.
The dual recognitions highlight Ngangom’s unique standing in Manipur’s defence and civic circles, underscoring the impact of dedicated civilian leadership in strengthening the nation’s reserve forces.
Officials noted that her achievements serve as an inspiration for young people, especially women, aspiring to serve in the NCC and other uniformed organisations.
The awards were presented in a modest gathering, reflecting the emphasis on service over spectacle, and reaffirming the government’s commitment to honouring grassroots contributors to national defence.