Defence Personnel Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 04 2019:
Moltuk Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) organised Defence Personnel Day in connection with the 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan' today.
The event was aimed at security forces contributing towards an inclusive effort for ensuring the success of the campaign, which focuses on improving the water table in 256 water stressed districts across India.
In the run-up to this special event, the troops of Moltuk battalion interacted with the locals in Chandel district and identified villages where 'pilot project for rainwater harvesting' can be implemented.
Further the battalion with the help of District Administration, Chandel collected saplings to be planted in its area to boost the water-retention capability of the soil, said AR in a statement today.
More than 3000 saplings were planted in the Khengjoi sub-division, said AR .