'Status of Home Guards have improved'
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 30 2021:
Former Senior SP of Nagaland Government, P Sonamani, National Awardee Soram Prabhabati and members of Home Guard members who participated in hunger strike and blood donation camp in 2017 were feted in an event held at Luwangshangbam Mayai Leikai community hall today.
The event was organised by Manipur Home Guard Employees Welfare Association.
Speaking on the occasion, president of the association, Yanglem Mangi lauded the contributions of Home Guards in the State and expressed gratitude to incumbent BJP Government for heeding to the demands of the Home Guards.
Though the situation of Home Guards have improved considerably, there are many aspects which needs to addressed, he added.
He further stated that the Association will strive to streamline the retirement and pension schemes of Home Guards and to include rank pay and ration schemes as well.