AR celebrates Republic Day with children
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 25 2021:
Assam Rifles troops have today celebrated Republic Day with children of an orphanage home of Hnatham village in Chandel district.
The event was aimed at spreading awareness about freedom fighters who made supreme sacrifice for the Nation, security forces and to generate a sense of patriotism among the children.
Children were also motivated to join the armed forces, said a statement of IGAR (S) .
52 children including the orphanage staff participated in the celebration.
Children showed their enthusiasm and sang patriotic songs along with troops.
Cake cutting was also carried at the occasion and goodies were distributed to children along with flags, it said.
Assam Rifles had adopted the orphanage home and provisioned facilities including a shelter, toilet block and bunk beds worth Rs 28 lakh in the year 2020, it continued.