International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction
Source: PRO Cell IGAR(s) *
Imphal, October 13 2018:
Mantripukhri Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) observed International day for disaster reduction at Sawombung Company Operating Base for students of Leishamba Maheikol School, Chingarel on 13 October 2018 .
The children were educated on various effects of climate change due to depleting forest areas, encroachment in flood plains, excessive construction in earthquake prone areas and measures to counter it.
The students were also motivated for tree plantation in order to save natural flora and fauna.
The students and the school staff appreciated the endeavor of the Assam Rifles for taking such an initiative to educate the children on such important issue.