Entertainment » OtherPosted at: Feb 21 2017 8:43PM CM urges Parikkar for defence academy in AssamGuwahati, Feb 21 (UNI) Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today urged Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to take steps for setting up a defence academy in the state. Stating that the youth of north-east have huge potential and if properly trained, they can immensely contribute in the defence sector of the country, Mr Sonowal requested the union minister to set up a defence academy in the line of National Defence Academy with amenities for sports and promotion of other talents of the youth in Assam. The chief minister made the request while calling on Parikkar at the latter's office in New Delhi. Please log in to get detailed story.Tags: #CM urges Parikkar for defence academy in Assam