DIMAPUR: Assam Rifles has undertaken initiatives aimed at strengthening veteran welfare and community relations, including the inauguration of an Ex-Servicemen Welfare Association office at Diyun in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh and a security interaction with village representatives in Peren, Nagaland.
According to Assam Rifles releases, the welfare association office at Diyun was inaugurated as a tribute to the veteran fraternity and a reaffirmation of the force’s commitment towards their welfare and well-being.
The office will serve as a common platform for veterans of the Armed Forces, Assam Rifles and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) to address welfare-related grievances, facilitate documentation, access assistance and undertake constructive initiatives.
Beyond veteran welfare, the association will also promote youth mentorship, career guidance, employment facilitation, drug abuse awareness and community development by utilising the experience and knowledge of veterans for the larger benefit of society.
In a separate initiative, Assam Rifles held an interaction with Gaon Burahs (GBs) and the village chairman at Peren COB, Peren town, on November 7, on the occasion of Diwali.
The meeting aimed at strengthening coordination with village representatives, enhancing mutual understanding and discussing security-related concerns and the overall welfare of the local community.
The interaction provided a platform for village representatives and Assam Rifles personnel to exchange views on prevailing security concerns and reinforce the importance of collective efforts in maintaining peace, stability and harmony in the region. The representatives were encouraged to maintain regular communication and extend cooperation in addressing issues of mutual concern.
As part of the Diwali celebrations, Assam Rifles personnel also distributed sweets among the Gaon Burahs and village chairman, sharing the festive spirit and extending greetings on the occasion.
The initiatives reflect Assam Rifles’ continued commitment to veteran welfare, community development and strengthening relations with local stakeholders, while fostering mutual trust, cooperation and peace in the Northeast.