Assam Rifles continue social service; conducts Career Guidance , Community meeting and planted trees
Source: IT News

Imphal, August 31 2018: In order to create awareness about career options available in the defence forces, a motivational lecture and career guidance was organised by Tulihal Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) at Oriental College and Imphal college on 30thAugust.Approximately 200 Students from Oriental College and 180 students from Imphal college along with their teaching staff attended the lecture wherein students were informed regarding the glorious history and traditions of the Indian Army, types of entries/commission in the Indian army through NDA, CDSE, OTA, Technical Graduate entry scheme , its examinations and the selection procedure and life in Olive greens in general .To further clarify the modalities, an interactive session was also held after the lecture where the queries of students were answered.

The college faculty and students appreciated the earnest endeavor of the Battalion and requested for more such interactions in future for benefit of youth.

Moreh Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) also conducted a lecture on "Community Security Meeting" at Chongjang village, Tengnoupal district on 30th August.

A total of 10 villagers attended the lecture.

The meeting was held to discuss issues of mutual importance and benefits for the security of all communities in the villages and society.

All the villagers were satisfied by the discussion and unanimously desired such a meeting to be a regular feature, since it promotes mutual understanding and friendly relations between the Assam Rifles and the local populace.

At the end, the villagers were served with tea and snacks as refreshments.

On the other hand, Thoubal Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) conducted Vanmahostav drive on 30thAugust.The event was organised by Upper Khoripok Company Operating Base at village Lairam Phunka in an endeavour to reiterate the importance of forests and the preservation of the ecosystem.

The Company Commander briefed the villagers about importance of plantation and urged them to plant more saplings to avoid the failure of the ecosystem resulting in a tragedy like the recent Kerala floods which in turn caused immense damage to men and material.

The event was attended by 60 villagers including ladies and children.

Total of 100 saplings were planted.

The Village Chief Secretary and all villagers wholeheartedly thanked Assam Rifles for enlightening them about ill effects of deforestation and pledged in preserving the environment.

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