Materials for toilet construction provided
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 10 2023:
Somsai Battalion of IGAR (South) provided construction materials for toilets to Government Primary School at Sihai Khunou village in Ukhrul district on Friday under Assam Rifles' Civic Action Programme (ARCAP) .
In a release, PRO IGAR (S) informed that due to the lack of sanitary facilities, the school authority had highlighted a need for construction of toilets at the school premises to discourage open defecation.
As part of ARCAP, Somsai Battalion undertook the initiative to distribute 38 cement bags, 5,000 bricks, sand, coarse aggregate, 11 PPG sheets and 4 toilet seats to aid the school.
The school and village authority appreciated the efforts made by Assam Rifles and urged to undertake more such initiatives benefiting the children and youth, the PRO added.