Students briefed on civil defence
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 03 2024:
With the aim of raising awareness on the importance of civil defence measures in safeguarding people and their property from natural disasters, accidents and other emergencies, Tamenglong Battalion Assam Rifles organised a civil defence awareness programme on February 28 at Hamai English high school, Tamei and Subash Chandra Bose Awasiya Vidyalaya, Khongsang on March 1 .
Altogether 212 students, 82 from Tamei and 130 from Khongsang, along with nine teachers participated in the lecture cum demonstration on self-defence, which was the first of its kind event for students of both Tamei and Khongsang.
The awareness lecture on the subject motivated students to become responsible citizens to build a more resilient and secure society.
Video demonstrations were also conducted to educate the students on actions being taken in case of various natural disasters including earthquake and floods.
The event was followed by interaction between security forces and the students and teachers, a release said.