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Manipur Boy Who Built 'Iron Man' Suit Approached By Mahindra Group

The chairman of Mahindra Group, Anand Mahindra, also announced that the company will help the boy and his siblings continue their education.

Sentinel Digital Desk

Imphal: Manipur boy, Prem Ningombam, who had built the iron-man suit has been approached by the Mahindra Group.

Anand Mahindra, the Chairman of the Mahindra Group, in a series of tweets, said that he sent a few officials of their auto sector partners in Manipur, Shivz Autotech, to visit and Prem and his family and "understand his desires".

Mahindra also expressed that he was "awe struck & inspired" by Prem's talent and skill of making such innovations by using waste metal scraps. He pointed out that a person sitting in a position of privilege will never acknowledge the value of resources they are given. 

He informed that the Chief Design Officer, Pratap Bose, of the Mahindra Group will soon get in touch with Prem in order to mentor him. He further announced that Mahindra Foundation will extend all necessary help so that Prem and his siblings can continue their education.

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