AR distributes sports items to youths of Village Rongkhong-II
Source: The Sangai Express
Noney, July 12 2021:
Noney Battalion under the aegis of Headquarters 22 Sector Assam Rifles and Inspector General of Assam Rifles (East) distributed sports items to the youths of Village Rongkhong-II at Company Operating Base Awangkhul, Noney District today.
In Synch with the Government's initiative of "Khelo India" and standing true to its motto, "Friends of the Hill People" Noney Battalion distributed sports items to the youth of Rangkhong-II village.
This social welfare drive was initiated with an aim to foster a spirit of sportsmanship among the youth to encourage physical fitness, said a statement by Assam Rifles.
Remote villages do not have adequate means and facilities for sports that's why the Noney Battalion has provided sports items with the hope that these small initiatives will bring positivity and happiness in the hearts and minds of the youth future, continued the statement.
While interacting with the youths of village Rongkhong-II adequate emphasis was also laid about the importance of playing sports and also educated them about various carrier opportunities in the sports like sportsmen, coaches, physical trainers and other support staff.
This yeoman service at the grassroots level has helped in forging strong bonds with the local populace.
During the events COVID Appropriate Behaviour - (CAB) were strictly maintained, added the statement.