AR gifts sports equipments
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 07 2020:
Assam Rifles today distributed sports equipment at Chingrel Tejpur village of Imphal East as a part of the ongoing Khelo India programme.
Based on the requirement of sports equipment projected by the locals, Assam Rifles undertook the project in sync with the Government of India's youth engagement and promoting sport's programme, said a statement released by PRO Assam Rifles.
The programme was attended by Commander 9 sector AR, who talked about the importance of sports and health.
The event was attended by the local villagers who lauded the efforts of Assam Rifles for its initiative in reaching out to the locals and promoting the culture of sports in the area, added the statement.
Assam Rifles also organised today a Jan Andolan Covid awareness programme at villages of Suvompa, Thinghai, Pallel and Anthi of Chandel.
The villagers were educated about COVID-19 and precautionary measures to be taken to curb the spread of the disease such as adherence to social distancing, using face masks and regular hand washing, said the statement.