Aid extended
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 08 2019:
Mantripukhri Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) along with Sunbird Foundation extended humanitarian assistance to the children of Carmel Jyoti Children's Home, Koirengei yesterday.
As part of the assistance, the battalion distributed utility items to the young children as well as interacted with them to bring smiles to their faces, said PRO AR.
As part of the goodwill gesture by the battalion, utility hampers were distributed to 87 children of Carmel Jyoti Children's Home.
In addition, lectures were given on various Central and State Government initiatives for upliftment of children and various private schemes currently being undertaken by civil administration.
The lecture was followed by an interactive session in which various queries of the children were answered along with healthy discussion on various issues concerning them, said AR.
During the event, an entertainment programme was also organised for the children and staff of the children's home.
The event witnessed attendance of over hundred locals of the areas in and around Koirengei along with children and staff of the children's home.
The event culminated with light refreshments for all attendees, said AR .