AR donates sewing machines, conducts med camp at Yourabung
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 28 2018:
With an aim to empower women, Mantripukhri Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) donated three sewing machines for setting up of Vocational Training Centre under the Social Development Organisation and Meira Paibis of Yourabung yesterday.
The donation of sewing machines is a positive leap towards generation of employment opportunities and developing professional skills of the women, said a statement of PRO IGAR (South).
A free medical camp was also organised for the villagers.
The Regimental Medical Officer examined the villagers and provided free medical treatment to more than 100 patients.
The meira paibis and locals expressed gratitude to the Assam Rifles, the statement said.