AR inaugurates community hall at new Monjang village
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 29 2019:
A community hall constructed by Moreh Battalion of HQ 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IG AR (South) at New Mongjang village was inaugurated by the daughter of the village chief, Thingneithe Haokip in the presence oŁ commandant, Assam Rifles, Moreh Battalion today.
The hall will serve as a common platform for the people of the community and will bring a spirit of unity, co-operation and harmony.
Mentioned may be made that Assam Rifles, apart from achieving its operational mandate on the challenging Indo-Myanmar border, shares emotional connect with the people and strives to help in all possible ways in border areas.
In this direction, when people of the New Mongjang village approached Moreh Battalion for a community hall for the village, the project was conceived under the Border Areas Development Programme.
The work started expeditiously and construction of the community hall was done within 40 days.
The inauguration programme started with cultural program from the villagers which was presented as a gesture of gratitude towards Assam Rifles and culminated with refreshments and Jazz Band playing the popular local tunes which was enjoyed by all.
During the inauguration ceremony, CSOs and leaders of various communities were also present.
The village chief, CSOs and villagers lauded the efforts of Assam Rifles for its noble gesture and appreciated the continued efforts of Assam Rifles in providing basic amenities in villages.