AR provides aid
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 24 2015:
Assam Rifles contributed to the life of the people in the hinterlands with a three-day medical-cum-donation drive organised by 24 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Hqs IGAR (S) .
As part of the continuing flood relief efforts, essential material to flood affected people of Tengnoupal was distributed from August 22 to 23.A total 300 kg of rice, 300 kg of wheat flour and 40 kg of salt, contributed from the authorised ration of troops, were provided to the needy.
Provision of health facilities was made when the medical team of 24 Assam Rifles organised a lecture on health and hygiene today.
Keeping monsoon in mind, consumption of clean and boiled water to prevent spread of various water-borne diseases and personal hygiene were the focus of the lecture delivered by Senior Medical Officer of 24 Assam Rifles.