Assam Rifles initiates vaccination drive, promotes fitness
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 27 2021:
Sajik Tampak Battalion of IGAR (South) conducted a Covid awareness cum vaccination drive in collaboration with PHC Sajik at Aigejang village on August 25, the drive was organised with an aim to facilitate the reach of Covid vaccine to the remote villages of Chandel district known as Kana Valley, sard a PRO IGAR (S) release, adding that the drive included lectures on Covid appropriate behaviour and importance of vaccination to fight against the pandemic.
A total of 18 villagers of Kana Valley were administered Covid vaccine fey the medical team of PHC and Assam Rifles, it added.
Meanwhile, Churachandpur Sector of IGAR (South) conducted awareness lectures on importance of healthy life and fitness for local populace of remote villages in Bishnupur, Churachandpur and Pherzawl districts on Friday.
According to PRO IGAR (S), the aim of the event was to encourage locals to include physical activity of at least 30 minutes daily in their life style and follow the motto 'Fitness Ki Dose, Aadha Ghanta Roj'.
The local populace took the solemn oath to invoke themselves and their families in daily exercises for better health and fitness, it added.