Medical camp conducted at Joupi
Source: PRO Cell IGAR(S)*
Imphal, April 09 2018:
29 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) popularly known as "Friends of the Mist" in own Area of Responsibility organised medical Camp with the help of Royal Riders Club, Manipur, popularly known as "Angels on Wheels" .
Their engines announced their approach long before they were visible for a noble cause caring for the hill people in far flung area of Manipur.
Total of 83 Elite club riders visited Joupi and conducted medical camp at Joupi and Hollengjang on 7th & 8th of Apr 2018 .
There were total of 07 doctors composed of Paediatrician, Gynaecologist, Dentist, ENT specialist and Medicine specialist.
Aim of this medical camp was to promote the "National Health Mission" towards "healthy Manipur" thus furthering the implementation of government policies in the border areas of Manipur.
Over two days total of 270 patients from villages of Area of Responsibility were treated and distributed free medicines.
It was an initiative of the battalion to bring cheers in lives of hill people through much needed medical care in the border villages.
* The sender of this news can be contacted at procelligarsouth(AT)gmail(DOT)com .