Civic action programmes conducted
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 03 2026: Under the aegis of IG Manipur-Nagaland Sector, CRPF, the 86 Battalion CRPF conducted Civic Action Programmes at Neikanlong village and Khunthoknganbi Upper Primary School, Thangmeiband in Imphal West on Tuesday.

The programmes were held under supervision of Ravindra Kumar, Second-in-Command holding charge of Commandant, 86 Bn .

At Neikanlong, chief guest Dr Florence Dangmei, CMO (SG) 86 Bn CRPF in presence of W Nandini Devi, Second-in-Command, 86 Bn and officers and personnel of the battalion distributed sewing machines along with accessories to beneficiaries.

Interacting with villagers, Dr Florence said the distribution was aimed at enhancing income-generating capacity of women, promoting self-reliance and empowering them to improve their livelihoods.

At Khunthoknganbi Upper Primary School, Ravindra Kumar handed over a UF+UV water filtration plant to the school, emphasizing that it would provide safe and clean drinking water to staff and students and contribute to better health and hygiene.

Highlighting the importance of such welfare initiatives, he said such programmes are intended to address basic needs of the local population, strengthen mutual trust and goodwill and foster positive relations between CRPF and local communities.

Village chairmen, teachers and locals lauded the initiative for strengthening trust and goodwill between CRPF and local communities.

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