Community initiatives undertaken to foster hygiene, education
Source: The Sangai Express
CCPur/Kamjong, June 26 2024:
Assam Rifles, has undertaken significant community initiatives to foster hygiene, education, and well-being in Manipur.
In Kasong village of Kamjong district, a cleanliness drive and awareness campaign was organized on June 25, 2024 as a part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan to promote environmental sustainability, saw Assam Rifles personnel collaborating with village authorities, said a statement by the Assam Rifles A total of 45 civilians, including local authorities, joined hands with Assam Rifles personnel to clean public areas and raise awareness about personal and environmental hygiene.
Attendees were also provided with basic medicines and chemicals to maintain hygiene standards, underscoring the importance of cleanliness in building a healthier society.
Simultaneously, in Songdo village, Churachandpur district, Assam Rifles conducted a community outreach program aimed at supporting education and providing essential resources to underprivileged students and villagers.
Books and relief materials were distributed, highlighting the transformative power of education and addressing immediate needs to foster a sense of security and wellbeing among the community.
These initiatives aligns with the Prime Minister's vision for socio-economic development, demonstrating Assam Rifles' commitment to uplifting the Manipur region beyond maintaining security.
Both events were well-received by the local communities, who expressed their appreciation and pledged their support to the Assam Rifles and other security forces for their meaningful and relevant contributions, said the statement.