Dimapur, July 12 (EMN): On the occasion of 50th World Population Day, the Keithelmanbi battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) has organised an awareness campaign in Phouden village, Thoubal district, on the theme ‘Plan your family, plan your future.’
According to the Assam Rifles press release, a total of 60 persons including members from neighbouring villages attended the programme.
It stated that the participants were educated on family planning, sex education, right to health etc.
In a similar event, Mantripukhri battalion has organised an awareness programme in Sawombung village, Imphal East district.
A total of 90 persons including members from Meira Paibis, Gram Panchayat and neighbouring villages attended the programme. They were educated on ill effects of over population, importance of family planning, sex education and gender equality.
