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Mass Social Awareness Programme held at Kangpokpi

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Imphal, Oct 7: A mass awareness programme was org at Brig Thomas grnd, KPI by Jwalamukhi Battalion, Senapati Brigade under the aegis of Red shield division on 06 Oct 2017. The aim of this programme was to spread awareness and enlighten the general public regarding various Central and State Govt schemes that are in vogue for the welfare and overall development of the people.
The programme was attended by approx 590 people incl students from various parts of kangpokpi district. A no of stalls from various dist level govt depts including forest, medical, social welfare, Supply, Industries, transport, Cooperative society, MSPDCL, Food safety, Vety & AH, Horticulture & soil conservation, Krishi vigyan kendra, Youth coordination, Child development, handloom & textiles, Seri culture, TA & Hills, SBI, Aadhar cell, Fire stn etc were setup to educate the general public on matters related to role of each depts, schemes in vogue and schemes planned for future. Employment guidance cell ex 38 AR was setup for registration cum career counselling of youth population looking for various job opportunities. A free medical checkup was provided by the medical team exercised by Jwalamukhi Battalion at the venue. The Pipe band display by the Band platoon of Jwalamukhi Battalion received tremendous appreciation from the public. The awareness programme provided the common mass a platform to interact with the district level government officials face to face.
The programme was attended by Brig Dipankar saha, Cdr 59 Mtn Bde, Mr Ranjit Singh(IAS), DC KPI district, Shri T Haokip ex IRS from Saitu, Chairpersons of KSO and KWO, Chairmen and village chiefs of approx 85 villages.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Ranjit Singh(IAS), DC KPI dist thanked the Jwalamukhi Battalion and Senapati Brigade for organizing this programme and urged the locals to make full use of this opportunity and empower themselves. He also thanked the KPI district government officials for taking tremendous interest and setting up very informative stalls to educate and empower the public. Brig Dipankar Saha, Cdr 59 Mtn brigade during his address motivated the public to take active part in the programme and advised the Army and Civil adm setup to work together for achieving sustainable growth and everlasting peace in Kangpokpi district.
The programme was a major step in increasing the interaction between the security forces and the locals with an aim to facilitate amelioration of day to day problems of the locals especially people residing in the far flung areas. The people expressed heartfelt gratitude to the security forces for organizing such a programme as it provided them a platform to express their concerns directly to the officials.

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