AR assists Pherzawl DA, plants saplings
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 18 2021:
Churachandpur Battalion of IGAR (South) extended assistance for in stallation of oxygen plant at Community Health Centre (CHC) Parbung, Pherzawl district on Wednesday.
According to PRO IGAR (S), based on the requisition from district administration, troops of Assam Rifles assisted in unloading and installation of the heavy machinery of oxygen plant in the existing infrastructure at CHC Parbung.
The initiative was aimed at shouldering the responsibilities of district administration in facilitating the locals with optimal patient care and necessary medical aid.
The district administration and locals conveyed their heartfelt gratitude to Assam Rifles arid appreciated the efforts for installation of oxygen plant, it added.
On the other-hand, Chandel Battalion Assam Rifles organised mass tree plantation drives at remote villages of Chandel and Tengnoupal districts on Tuesday.
The drive was organised with an aim to promote 'Go Green Initiative' and spread awareness about climate change and global warming amongst the villagers, informed a release issued by PRO IGAR(S).
As part of the initiative, the locals and troops planted saplings of different varieties and they were also educated about the importance of trees in maintaining the ecological balance.