Smooth conduct of "Go to Village"
Source: PRO Cell IGAR(s) *
Imphal, December 15 2018:
Continuing with its objective of providing aid to civil authorities, Moltuk Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the segis of IGAR(South) helped the civil administration of Chandel district in organising the "Go to Village" programme in village Molcham.
The Battalion provided security cover in such a insurgency hotbed as well as administrative and logistic support so that the local government can discharge their duties.
The programme was attended by Mr Letpao Haokip, Cabinet Minister Water Resource, Youth affairs and Sports, Manipur, Mr Kamei Angam Romanus, SP Chandel, Mr N Shokhongam Baite, SDM Khengjoi Sub Division alongwith other district officials.
The programme gave a platform for the civil administration to interact with the locals and hear out their grievances.
Such events will go a long way in improving the lives of these border area villages.
During the event, the Battalion, as part of Op Sadhbhavna, distributed 05 Solar lights worth over Rs 3 lacs to village Molcham.
The district administration acknowledged the contribution of the Battalion in bettering the lives of the locals by virtue of its numerous initiatives like recruitment training for youths, medical camps etc and thanked the Battalion for its support.
The battalion assured the locals that it would continue to fight for the cause of the locals and also continue to work towards making their lives better.