Assam Rifles conducts awareness programmes
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 12 2021:
Shangshak Battalion of 10 Sector Assam Rifles under aegis of HQ IGAR (South) conducted a Covid-19 awareness campaign at Sorde and Shakpao villages of Ukhrul district today.
The campaign was organised to create awareness among the villagers regarding precautionary measures against COVID and importance of vaccination.
The event was attended by approximately 140 villagers from Sorde, Sorathen, Punge, Shakpao, Lambui and Ramva villages and a lecture was conducted to educate the villagers on nationwide spike in Covid-19 cases and the importance of SOP, said a statement issued by PRO Assam Rifles.
In addition, 200 masks and 100 Hand Sanitizer were distributed during the event.
The villagers appreciated the efforts of Assam Rifles.
In another instance Loktak Battalion Assam Rifles under the aegis of Churachandpur sector conducted a lecture- on rain water harvesting at Sendra Village of Bishnupur district today.
The lecture was conducted with an aim to generate awareness on scarcity of water in the environment, various aspects of rain water harvesting and ways and means to enhance the ground water levels, said another statement issued by PRO Assam Rifles.
The local populace were also briefed on means to save water like closing the taps after use and judicious use of water for non essential works like washing and cleaning etc, added the statement.