AR organises awareness campaign on swachh bharat abhiyan
Source: IT News / IGAR (South)

Imphal, September 10 2019: As part of Government's flagship programme 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan', Thoubal Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) organised an awareness campaign at Upper Khoripok village and Thoubal Leitanthem Kanhai Junior High School on yesterday.

The campaign by the battalion included a series of events including awareness lectures, cleanliness drives and mass rallies to sensitise the local populace about the importance of clean and healthy environment.

As part of the campaign, a mass rally and awareness lecture on 'Swachh Bharat Mission' were organised by Thoubal Company Operating Base (COB) of the Battalion.

The rally was undertaken by the school students with great zeal and enthusiasm from their school playground and went around the neighbouring areas, spreading the message of 'Clean India, Green India'.

The rally was followed by an awareness lecture on the 'Swach Bharat Abhiyan' at the school and efforts required by everyone to contribute to the society and Nation building.

The event witnessed overwhelming participation by the school students and teachers.

Likewise Upper Khoripok COB organised an interactive lecture for the villagers of Upper Khoripok village.

It was followed by a cleanliness drive by the troops of the COB along with the villagers.

The locals were also informed on global warming, its harmful effects and benefits of tree plantation to counter it.

The school staff, students and locals expressed profound gratitude to the Assam Rifles for their sustained efforts to sensitise the masses on such an important issue of clean and healthy environment.

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