Computer course, medical camp, friendly match conducted
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, October 29 2024: In a progressive move towards digital literacy and youth empowerment, Assam Rifles recently conducted a one-week Basic Computer Course for local youth at Phundrei, Thoubal district with the stated' objective to develop skills and build a technologically empowered generation to contribute to the region's socio-economic resilience and growth.

In an age where digital literacy is synonymous with economic literacy, the course seeks to equip the local youth with foundational skills, thus fostering a generation prepared to navigate and contribute to a digital world, said PRO IGAR (S) in a release, adding that 36 youths attended the course.

Meanwhile, Assam Rifles organised a medical camp at Kanan village in Chandel district to extend medical check-up and provide treatment to the host village and neighbouring villages.

The PRO informed that the camp offered a wide array of health services including comprehensive check-up and distribution of essential medicines.

A total of 49 persons including 20 women and 15 children were examined and treated ensuring comprehensive healthcare assistance for the locals.

Awareness was also given on dengue, malaria, diarrhoea and other seasonal ailments, the release said.

In another initiative, Assam Rifles organised friendly volleyball matches for villagers of Shangshak Khullen, Shangshak Khunou, Lungshang and Koso in Ukhrul district.

According to PRO IGAR (S), the friendlies were conducted to foster the spirit of sportsmanship among the local populace and encourage them to stay away from the scourge of insurgency.

A total of 45 civilians including members of Shangshak village volleyball team and the village authorities turned up for the event, informed the PRO in a release, adding that AR team won the final match by 2-1 sets.

Apart from interaction between AR officials and villagers after the match, the village teams were also felicitated.

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