Assam Rifles has been conducting various civic action programmes such as medical camp and providing amenity for public benefits across Nagaland.
Wokha Battalion: Wokha Battalion of 28 Assam Rifles organised a free medical camp at Shakitong village, Tseminyu sub-div and its surrounding areas on October 12.
According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), aim of medical camp was to provide medical support and assistance to the villagers especially the old, handicapped, orphaned, poor people and the women. Free medicines were provided in addition to educating the affected people on the importance of timely vaccination, personal hygiene and sanitation. 25 people were benefitted from the camp.
Mokokchung Battalion: Mokokchung Battalion of Assam Rifles participated in the International Girl Child Day (IGCD) celebrated under the theme “Little girls with dreams become women with visions” organised at town hall, Mokokchung on October 11.
According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), the event emphasized the role of every individual of the society to empower the girls in various ways. The girls were also motivated to be educated and be aware of their rights. They were also made aware about the role of Assam Rifles towards empowering women by recruiting “mahila soldiers” in the Assam Rifles. 300 girls from various schools of Mokokchung attended the event.
Tuensang Battalion: Tuensang Battalion of Assam Rifles dedicated a newly constructed waiting shed to the people of Tuensang.
According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), the waiting shed was dedicated to the people of Tuensang by Cdr of HQ 7 Sector Assam Rifles. The local population was in need of such an initiative to overcome the weather problems faced while waiting for the helicopter service. The waiting shed will provide the much needed shelter to the people of Tuensang while availing the helicopter service.