Governor Graces Football Exhibition Match Under Project Bramhastra to Raise Awareness Against Narcoterrorism

Aizawl, the 18th October, 2025: In a concerted effort to protect youth from the dangers of narcotics and substance abuse, the WATO Trust organised a ‘Football Exhibition Match – Awareness Campaign Against Narcoterrorism” under its flagship initiative, Project Bramhastra, at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Mualpui, Aizawl, on Saturday evening. The event was graced by Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), who addressed the gathering.

In his address, Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh commended the WATO Trust for its efforts under Project Brahmastra to combat narcotics and substance abuse through sports-based campaigns across Mizoram. Emphasising the global unity encapsulated in the phrase Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam- the world is one family, he praised the dedication of Dr. Yogita Karache, Founder and President of WATO Trust and her team. The Governor noted that drug addiction silently erodes physical health, mental clarity and spiritual well-being, dismantling families, weaken societies and robs the nation of its youth.

Highlighting Mizoram’s pivotal role as the birthplace and epicentre of Project Bramhastra, Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh emphasised the urgent need for collective action to combat drug trafficking and addiction, particularly given the state’s proximity to international borders. He commended the registration of 104 basketball teams in the campaign as a remarkable achievement and urged young people to embrace sports rather than destructive habits, choosing the playing field over the streets. The Governor praised those actively engaged in Project Bramhastra, noting that the initiative seeks to nurture physically healthy, mentally sharp and spiritually resilient individuals through sport. He called on athletes, students, celebrities, parents and teachers to unite in the fight against drug abuse, making Mizoram the shining example of resilience, discipline and strength to the world.

The event also celebrated the achievements of the Project Bramhastra 3×3 Basketball Tournament held on October 17, 2025, with awards and scholarships presented to participants. Dr. Yogita Karache, Founder and President of WATO Trust and Brig Puspendar Sorayan, DIG, HQ 23 Sector AR, delivered speeches, reaffirming their commitment to combating drug abuse. The evening’s football exhibition match featured prominent social media influencers and local personalities, showcasing sports as not only a source of entertainment but also a powerful tool in the fight against narcoterrorism. Miss Vanlalnuntluangi, First Runner-up of Miss Grand India 2025, led a pledge against drug abuse, while Miss Evelyn Zachhingpuii, Miss Universe Mizoram 2025, proposed vote of thanks and concluded the event.

The event was also attended by Lay Governor Smt. Bharti Singh, Arjuna Awardee Mr. Prabhjot Singh, former India Hockey player, and Mr. Shanky Singh, WWE Superstar, among others.

The WATO Trust continues its mission to safeguard Mizoram’s youth from the growing menace of drug abuse through Project Bramhastra. By promoting sports as a vital means of discipline, mental and physical well-being, and resistance to addiction, the initiative seeks to empower communities. Mizoram has been chosen as the starting point for this critical endeavor, marking it as a key hub in the fight against narcoterrorism.

 

Governor-in Project Bramhastra hnuaia Football Exhibition Match -Awareness Campaign Against Narcoterrorism buatsaih a hmanpui (Mizo)

Aizawl, the 18th October, 2025: Ruihhlo laka thalaite an fihlim theih nana WATO Trust hmalakna, ‘Project Bramhastra’ kaltlangin zanin khan Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Mualpui, Aizawlah ‘Football Exhibition Match- Awareness Campaign Against Narcoterrorism’ neih a ni a. He hun hi Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) chuan a hmanpui a ni.

Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) chuan kum kalta maia din chauh, WATO Trust hmalakna Project Bramhastra hnuaia sports hmanga ruihhlo dona campaign hrang hrang Mizorama kalpui a ni chu lawmawm a tih thu sawiin, thupui atana khawvel pum hi chhungkhat vek kan ni, ‘Vasudhaiva Katumbakam’ tih hmanga Founder & President Dr. Yogita Karache leh a thawhpuite inpekna fakawm a tih thu a sawi a. Khawvel hmasawn zelah buainate pawh khirh chho zelin thangtharte tana hlauhawm tak ruihhloin min runna pawh a rawn nasa telh telh tih tarlangin, ruihhlo chuan muang changin, thawm dim takin kan taksa, ngaihtuahna leh thlarau nun thlengin a khawih chhe hret hret thin a; chhungkua, khawtlang leh ram pum min runa min ei chhe mek zel a ni, a ti bawk.

Mizoram Governor chuan ruihhlo dona movement Project Bramhastra pianna leh bultanna Mizoram a ni chu chhinchhiah tlak a tih thu sawiin, ramri kaltlanga ruihhlo tawlhrukna kawng pui kan nih avangin ruihhlo hneh turin kan zavaia tanrual a tul thu a sawi a. Project Bramhastra hnuaia ruihhlo dona campaign-a basketball team 104 lai an in register chu lawmawm tiin, thalaite chu an hun hman nan khawlai nun hnawla, infiamna tualzawl thlang zawk thin turin a chah a. Mi hriathlawh tak tak te’n Project Bramhastra tuipuia an tawiawm chu fakawm a tih thu sawiin, he project hian sports hmanga mi danglam bik – taksa hrisel, rilru hriam leh thlarau nun thlenga mi chak siam a tum a ni, a ti a. Infiammi, zirlai, milar, nu leh pa leh zirtirtute chu ruihhlo do kawnga tangrual tlat tur leh, Mizoram chu ruihhloin a hneh theih loh State ti a khawvel hriat leh hmuh theiha pho chhuah tum turin a chah a ni.

He hunah hian October ni 17, 2025-a Project Bramhastra 3×3 Basketball Tournament buatsaih taka lawmmante leh scholarship sem chhuah a ni a. Dr. Yogita Karache, Founder & President, WATO Trust leh Brig Puspendar Sorayan, DIG, HQ 23 Sector AR te’n thu an sawi a. Miss Vanlalnuntluangi, First Runner-up, Miss Grand India 2025 kaihhruaiin ruihhlo laka fihlim tura intiamna sawi rual a ni a, Miss Evelyn Zachhingpuii, Miss Universe Mizoram 2025 chuan lawmthu sawiin hun hman a khar a ni.

Zanin Project Bramhastra Football Exhibition Match-ah hian tualchhung mi hriat hlawh tak tak te’n football khelin, infiamna chu intihhlimna mai bakah ruihhlo dona hmanrua a nih tel zia an lantir a ni.

He hun hi Lady Governor Pi Bharti Singh, Arjuna Awardee Pu Prabhjot Singh, former India Hockey player leh Pu Shanky Singh, WWE Superstar-te pawhin an hmanpui a ni.

WATO Trust chuan ruihhloin kan ram nasa taka a run mek laka thalaite chhanchhuah nan Project Bramhastra hmalakna an kalpui mek a. Infiamna chu ruihhlo ngawlveina laka tal chhuahna hmanrua leh inthununna tha tak, rilru leh taksa hrisel nei tura pawimawh a nih vangin, hemi hmanga ruihhlo do hmalak chu an tum ber a ni a. Hemi atan hian Mizoram chu hmalakna hmun pawimawh hmasa atan an thlang a ni.

 

Written by: Dr. Lallawmkima Thangluah, MIS, IPRO