AR organises seminar on Jal Shakti Abhiyan
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, August 03 2019: Chandel Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) organised a seminar on "Jal Shakti Abhiyan with special emphasis on water conservation and water security" today at Indoor Stadium, Japhou Bazaar, Chandel to observe Defence Personnel Day of the campaign.

The day was dedicated by the Government to include Armed Forces in spreading the awareness about the issue of water security and conservation to the remotest places of the country.

The Government has announced Jal Shakti Abhiyan to tackle the concern of drought in the country and to make people aware about importance of water conservation and ensure water safety.

Under the project, 255 districts have been selected across the country as water stressed districts which include Chandel district from Manipur, said a statement of IGAR (South).

The Chandel Battalion conducted a week long awareness campaign for the villagers at remotely located Company Operating Base (COB) in Larong and Machi, Chandel district.

The seminar was attended by 65 students and 30 faculty members from United College and Maha Union High School which included 33 NCC cadets from 14th Battalion NCC (Manipur).

NCC cadets also conducted a presentation on Impact of deforestation and global warming on water resources with special emphasis to Chandel district to make the community members aware.

The NCC cadets also adopted village Thotchanram in Chandel district for community service to support the village in plantation and other development projects, said AR .

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