AR organises Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, June 05 2019:
Thoubal Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR organised an awareness campaign on "Swachh Bharat Abhiyan" at Thoubal Awang Leikai today.
With an aim to sensitise the local populace about the importance of clean and healthy environment, Thoubal Company Operating Base (COB) organised the awareness campaign which witnessed an attendance of over 80 locals of the area.
As a part of the campaign, an interactive lecture on Swachh Bharat Mission was conducted by the COB followed by a cleanliness drive by the troops and locals in the area of Thoubal Awang Leikai.
During the event, the locals were educated on global warming, its harmful effects and the benefits of tree plantation to counter it.
In addition, they were also enlightened on the importance of health in modern lifestyle era along with a discussion on obesity, diabetes and various heart related diseases including their related preventive measures.
The event concluded with tea and refreshment for all the attendees.
The locals expressed profound gratitude to Assam Rifles for sustained efforts to sensitise the masses on such an important issue of healthy and clean environment.
They further requested to organise such events in future as well for the benefit of students and the society.