Dimapur, Sep. 23 (EMN): Assam Rifles units under the aegis of Headquarter Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) carried out cleanliness drive and awareness programmes at various locations in order to promote Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
Troops of 5 Assam Rifles organised a lecture at Atoizu School, during which the students were educated about the importance of clean surroundings. It was followed by a joint cleanliness drive at Meyiolong village.
In a similar programme, troops of 15 Assam Rifles conducted a joint cleanliness drive at Dan village. Special emphasis was put to clear the area surrounding the village church. The drive was followed by a lecture on Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, which was attended by 35 locals and 40 children.
In a series of events being conducted to increase awareness on Swachhta Abhiyan, troops of 40 Assam Rifles also conducted a lecture at Government School, Chenloiso. Altogether 38 students attended the lecture.
Troops of 44 Assam Rifles also conducted an interaction programme with Ungma village council to spread awareness about Swachhta Abhiyan. The interaction was followed by a lecture on cleanliness and hygiene.
As a prelude to the interaction, a joint cleanliness drive was carried out at Ungma village by the locals and troops.
Meanwhile, troops of 4 Kumaon carried out a joint cleanliness drive in Tizit market in which locals enthusiastically participated.
