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Various battalions of Assam Rifles have been conducting civic action programmes across the state for welfare of the general public. <\/p>\n
3 Assam Rifles: 3Assam Rifles conducted weapon display for NCC cadets at the ongoing Combined Annual Training Camp-113 at IG stadium. A press release from 24 Nagaland (I) Coy NCC stated that cadets were given detail briefing by qualified weapon instructors on the characteristics and capabilities of various weapons being used in Indian army. Cadets were also given the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the weapons. After the display of weapons, cadets were taken to living barracks to familiarize themselves and have first hand information on the army way of living. <\/p>\n
Dimapur Battalion: Dimapur Battalion conducted pulse polio immunization camp 2020 under IPPI at Kashiram Basti, COB Dhansiri, forest gate and adjoining areas. Medical staff of the battalion in its various immunization booth created awareness about the importance of “Two drop to save life”. Altogether, 148 children were immunized during the camp.<\/p>\n
Zunheboto Battalion: Zunheboto Battalion organised a lecture on “lifestyle diseases” at Govt Higher Secondary School, Longkhim, Tuensang on January 18. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), various lifestyle diseases and the need to engage in healthy food habits to include physical activities to keep lifestyle diseases at bay, was covered. Awareness on health education and precautions from common viral diseases was also imparted. 30 students and 04 teachers from the school attended the lecture. Battalion also carried out a cleanliness drive at Chare town on January 17. The drive was conducted to give an insight about the importance of hygiene, sanitation and its benefits to individual and society at large. <\/p>\n
The event covered various waste management techniques to tackle plastic use and to encourage use of eco-friendly bags. Zunheboto Battalion conducted a lecture cum awareness programme on ‘HIV\/AIDS’ on January 27, at Government Higher Secondary School, Longkhim, Tuensang. Misconceptions related with the mode with which HIV\/ AIDS spreads and also the need for empathy towards those ailing from the same was also covered. <\/p>\n
A total of 26 students and three teachers attended the lecture.<\/p>\n
Jalukie Battalion: Jalukie Battalion conducted a poster making competition at Baptist School, Tening on January 19, wherein students exhibited their imagination, touching upon themes related to health, environment and nature. <\/p>\n
Prizes will given out to best three entrants. A total of 42 students participated. Jalukie Battalion also conducted a lecture-cum-interactive session on January 16 at Ngwalwa village community hall, Peren under the theme, “Join Indian Army\/Assam Rifles” to generate awareness among youth about the various employment avenues with Indian Army\/Assam Rifles. Participants were also informed about the assistance being provided by Assam Rifles to prepare aspiring candidates for recruitment rallies.<\/p>\n
Tuensang Battalion: Tuensang Battalion conducted an interaction meeting with village functionaries clubbed with a friendly volleyball match at Tobu and surrounding villages on January 18. Aspects related to the ongoing political development and maintenance of peace and harmony in the region for progress and development of the region was discussed upon. Village elders were also informed to motivate the youth to participate in the meritorious sports persons recruitment rally schedule in Apr\/May 2020. 30 GBs participated in the event. <\/p>\n
Tuensang Battalion also organised an interaction with civil social organisations on January 21, at Chenloisho under the theme “Peace to progress”. A total of 46 village leaders including the village council chairman, Gaon Burhas, senior citizens, ex servicemen, women welfare organizations, students & youth organisations, village guards and religious teachers attended the function. The meeting covered the need for peace to being about harmony and progress in the region. Common concerns hampering progress was also discussed upon. <\/p>\n
Tuensang Battalion held an interaction with all village communities at Company Operating Base Wangti on 24 Jan 20. Various initiatives of the Assam Rifles towards employment of youth through various skill development camps, pre-training for recruitment rallies and admission into Sainik schools for students was covered. 45 village leaders including the village chairman, GBs, senior citizens, ex servicemen, representatives from students and youth organsiation, village guards and religious teachers attended the function.<\/p>\n
Chieswema Battalion: National interactive tour for students of Kohima and Phek districts was flagged off by Brig Satbir Singh SM, Deputy Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) from HQ IGAR (North) on January 20. The tour is being conducted by Chieswema Battalion as part of the Assam Rifles initiative to encourage learning and generate awareness among youth. The 12-day itinerary comprise of visits to Delhi, Dehradun and Mussoorie including Sansad Bhawan, War Memorial, Nehru Planetarium, Indian Military Academy, IAS Academy as well as interaction with governor of Uttarakhand.<\/p>\n
Mon Battalion: Emphasizing the need to lead a “fit and healthy lifestyle” and in sync with the “Fit India Campaign” launched by the government of India, Mon battalion of Assam Rifles organised a run on the occasion of Samvidhan Diwas on January 16 at Chenmoho village. Assam Rifles stated that the run was an endeavour to engage the community to participate in healthy lifestyle practices and spread awareness about importance of regular physical activity to stay fit and healthy. <\/p>\n
Mokokchung Battalion: Mokokchung Battalion of Assam Rifles is conducting pre-recruitment rally training for local youth at Battalion Headquarters with an aim to prepare and enable youth in making a career in Defense Forces. The awareness being imparted through mock written test, physical and medical test will prepare desirous candidates to take the upcoming rallies with confidence and correct approach. <\/p>\n
Mokokchung Battalion conducted an interaction with Assam Rifles ex-servicemen at Battalion Headquarters on January 27. Commandant Mokokchung Battalion interacted with the ARESM to hear of their concerns and grievances and assurance of all possible support and assistance was given. A basic medical health check-up facility was organised for the ARESM and their families. Altogether, 25 ex-servicemen around Mokokchung town and surrounding villages attended.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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