AR promotes 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Abhiyan'
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 13 2021:
A one-day workshop to promote Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Abhiyan' was organised by Sajik Battalion of IGAR (S) on Monday at St Mary School, Khollqn village in Chandel district.
In a release, PRO IGAR (S) informed that the event was conducted to promote various government schemes on women empowerment particularly BBBP.
Parents and teachers were also briefed on government's effort to ensure education and participation of girls in the mainstream, the release said and added that the event culminated with the distribution of essential items to the school administration.
The release also informed that Churachandpur Battalion celebrated Poshan Maah with the children of Only Grace Orphanage Home, Churachandpur on Monday.
As part of the event, a lecture was conducted on the importance of nourishment and education of children in overall development of society.
The children were also educated about COVID-19 protocols like maintaining social distancing, wearing of masks and regular washing of hands to safeguard themselves.
The battalion also distributed essential commodities and nutritional items as a part of the programme, added the release.