Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 02 2009:
Maj Gen A K Choudhary, IG AR (South) today inaugurated "HIV/AIDS Patients Care Centre" established by 36 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector at Motbung.
Mangkhokal Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre- an NGO working at Motbung (Senapati) received infrastructural assistance by construction of Six-bedded hospital, furnishings, patients care equipments and accessories, TV Set, Music system, ambulance Van and a library for patients recreation.
IGAR (South) in his inaugural speech stressed the need for having a sympathetic approach towards the patients and thanked the NGO for their support to the victims.
He assured continued supports for such noble endeavours.
He tanked Mr Saiphu, Mr Lalla and Col Dushyaut Singh, Commandant 36 Assam Rifles and vowed to continue to work for the upliftment of the common man in the true spirit of "the Friends of the Hill People'.
The project has made a modest beginning and will benefit thousands of people in the near future and assist in controlling spread of AIDS and raise public awareness about AIDS.