Stationery and sport items distributed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 16 2021:
Contributing towards Govt of India's initiatives 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan', Chassad Battalion of 10 Sector Assam Rifles under aegis of IGAR (S) provided stationery and sports items to the students of St Peter's School in Kamjong district today.
This initiative was taken with the aim to foster and strengthen the education system and motivate the students to pursue higher studies.
The event was culminated with the distribution of stationery items like school bags, notebooks, pencils, sharpeners, erasers, sketch pens, colour kits to students from economically underprivileged background to help them pursue their studies in a better manner, said a statement issued by PRO Assam Rifles.
Awareness was also created amongst the students about the importance of education, how the education system is affected in the prevailing pandemic conditions and role of good education in life.
The children were exhorted to .be responsible citizens of nation who could shape the future of the country better.
The response from the school children and management potrays improved bonhomie between the Security Forces and local populace in Kamjong district, added the statement.