Awareness lecture on Mann ki Baat held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 16 2023:
Joupi Battalion of Assam Rifles on Saturday organised an awareness lecture in Bailon village of Chandel district on various topics covered during Mann Ki Baat conducted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Assam Rifles organised the lecture as an effort to include the local populace in the mainstream and impart awareness about the various policies incorporated by central government, said PRO IGAR (S) in a release.
As part of the session, locals were informed about the major highlights of the latest Maan ki Baat aired on March 26 and briefed on the latest government policies which can benefit the locals.
A total of 25 civilians attended the lecture, added the release.
It also informed that Sehlon Battalion conducted a workshop at New Samtal on Drug Abuse in collaboration with Recovery Wellness Society - an NGO based out of Guwahati.
As guest speaker of the seminar, Wellness Society founder member Anupam Rohit highlighted various issues that the country is facing with growing cases of substance abuse and how these issues can be tackled.
He further explained the process of identifying individuals with growing symptoms of addiction and the basic care one must provide to a person suffering from an overdose.
Anupam also encouraged people during the course of the lecture on the positive aspects of rehabilitation by citing his personal journey, said the release.