27 AR organises "Friends of the hills" programme
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, March 14 2021:
27 Assam Rifles under the aegis of 10 Sector Somsai, Ukhrul today organized a public distribution programme with the theme "Friends of the hills" at Chingjaroi Khullen ground under Chingjaroi Cluster to build good relations with the local people.
As a part of the programme, Commandant, Colonel, Rippon Bora educated the villagers about the Civic Action programme executed and funded by the Assam Rifles to support the local population in development activities.
The Commandant announced to sponsor the prizes for 'Best Sportsman Award' of Christ King High School Sport meet, handloom raw materials for Chingjaroi women and solar lamps.
Rippon Bora also assured to establish a pre recruitment training camp for interested persons, provided adequate candidates are willing to join the defence service.
To set a plan for village development and to approach the government regularly to ensure the grievances of the villagers are addressed efficiently.
The programme was attended by Leo Tharmi Raikhan, ADC, BJP intending candidate, Headmen, Principal Christ King High school, villages youth leaders, villagers and students of Chingjaroi village.
Later, a medical camp was also conducted where medicines were distributed free of cost to the villagers.