AR meets CSO leaders; gifts items
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 08 2024:
Assam Rifles held a productive interaction with representatives of civil society organisations at Aina village in Churachandpur district on Thursday, according to a PRO IGAR(S) press release.
Twenty representatives from local and regional CSOs of Aina and nearby villages participated in the discussion held to foster cooperation and coordination with security forces in maintaining peace and stability.
Emphasis was also placed on guiding youth towards education for societal development and cultivating resilience amidst Manipur's challenging security landscape, the release continued, adding that the attendees shared their experiences, perspectives, and challenges arising from ethnic violence outbreaks in Manipur.
Villagers expressed a collective desire for peace and pledged cooperation towards improving the area's overall well-being, it added.
Meanwhile, Assam Rifles of IGAR (South), on Wednesday handed over a newly constructed community hall to the Winotang locality in Ukhrul district and installed five solar street lamps, in response to their pressing needs.
The timely execution of this initiative was a direct response to the expressed needs of the local authorities during routine interactions.
The Winotang community expressed their gratitude towards Assam Rifles for their swift action and commitment to uplifting society, said PRO IGAR (S) in a release.
Also, Assam Rifles inaugurated 'Project Leimaram' under Operation Sadbhavna on the same day in Leimaram village, Bishnupur district.
This project distributed a sanitary pad vending machine to enhance women's health standards.
This project, aimed at empowering women, focused on improving menstrual health by providing essential items, the release further said.
The residents, represented by the village secretary, expressed their heartfelt appreciation to Assam Rifles for their valuable contributions towards women's' health and empowerment in Manipur.
"These initiatives underscore Assam Rifles' unwavering commitment to fostering positive change and enhancing the well-being of communities in Manipur.
They serve as shining examples of the organizations dedication to Operation Sadbhavna s principles and its tireless efforts to uplift society," it added.