AR celebrates 'World Disability Day'
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 20 2021:
Mantripukhri Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) celebrated World Disability Day at Gwaltabi Middle School, Kangpokpi district, yesterday.
In continuation of its efforts at improving mutual trust and relationship with the people of Manipur, an awareness programme on 'World Disability Day' was observed at Gwaltabi Middle School to create awareness about the rights of people dealing with disabilities in the society and to create a conducive environment for differently abled people to grow in life, said a statement issued by PRO Assam Rifles.
The lecture was attended by 78 students, teachers and local youth who were informed about various efforts being taken by Government and Assam rifles towards empowerment of differently abled people and the- achievement of differently abled people in various fields including science, medicine and sports was also highlighted, added the statement.