Awareness programme held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 28 2021:
Troops of Assam Rifles conducted awareness drive for elderly persons various Government welfare schemes at Kairang village yesterday.
The awareness drive was aimed at sensitising the local populace regarding benefits under various schemes of the Government for the welfare and assistance of senior citizens, said a statement issued by PRO Assam Rifles.
The participants were briefed about the benefits disbursed by the schemes like PM Vyay Vandana Scheme, Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme, healthcare schemes like Varishta Mediclaim Policy and other initiatives and the procedure to subscribe and claim the benefits, added the statement.
The awareness programme was attended by 25 locals including the village headmen, welfare club members, teachers and youth club members, also added the statement.