IT News
Imphal, Nov. 12
Officers from Chandel Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) carried out interaction with Youth Committee Members of the Machi Sub Division, Tengnoupal District, Manipur on 11 November 2018. It is part of the initiative and campaign of Youth Development Program of Assam Rifles which aimed to keep the youth of the nation residing in remote villages of North East connected with the mainstream India. The interaction involved discussions on educational assistance for children of remote villages including joining Sainik Schools, guidance pertaining to joining Armed forces and identification of potential candidates for recruitment, assistance for upliftment of sports facilities and identification of potential athletes and sportsman.
The Youth committee of these remote villages had a major role in changing the mindset of people and supporting the national agenda of development by rejecting the path of insurgency. The members appreciated the continuous support of Assam Rifles towards their cause of upliftment and for acting as their voice to various authorities and forums.
