Awareness, cleanliness, lecture programmes conducted
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 16 2023:
Khuga Battalion of IGAR (South) organised a lecture on harmful effects of drugs, tobacco and its remedies under Nasha Mukht Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) at Songdoi village in Churachandpur district on Thursday.
In a release, PRO IGAR (S) informed that the event was organised by COB, Songdoi of Khuga Battalion and witnessed a healthy participation by villagers including youth.
The event also focussed on need to insulate youth from anti-social activities and tobacco menace and engage them in socially productive work.
A total of 14 villagers attended the awareness programme.
Khuga Battalion also organised a cleanliness drive in border village of Z Khunou in Churachandpur district on Thursday along with an interactive session on 'clean and healthy environment' .
A total of 18 soldiers and 14 civilians took part in the drive.
Meanwhile, Churachandpur Battalion of IGAR (South) organised a motivational lecture and friendly volleyball match with youth of Aina village under the theme 'Adopt Sports As Lifestyle To Curb Drug Addiction' at Aina village on Thursday.
According to the PRO, the lecture and volleyball game was aimed at promoting sports as a tool to fight drug addiction amongst the youth as well as build harmony and understanding between the youth and the security forces.
The game was also used as a platform for talent hunt in the field of sports for recruitment in Armed Forces.
Youth from Aina, K Launmual and Leitan villages participated in the event.