Assam Rifles conducts skill training, cleanliness drives, and educational tours in Nagaland
DIMAPUR — Assam Rifles conducted a series of civic and youth-centric programmes across various districts of Nagaland.
Dimapur and Chümoukedima: Assam Rifles conducted a training programme under the Organic Honey Mission for Youth Empowerment in the Dimapur and Chümoukedima districts from October 16 to the 21st under the Assam Rifles Civic Action Programme (AR CAP) for the financial year 2026-27.
According to an update, the initiative aimed to impart essential skills in beekeeping and scientific honey production, promote organic apiculture, and create sustainable self-employment opportunities for local youth. The programme focused on enhancing practical knowledge, developing entrepreneurial capabilities, and encouraging participants to explore income-generating activities through honey production.
Niuland: A cleanliness drive was conducted at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Nihokhu, Niuland, on October 21 as part of Special Campaign 6.0, aimed at institutionalising Swachhata and minimising pendency in government offices.
The drive focused on maintaining a clean and hygienic school environment while encouraging students to adopt responsible practices in their daily lives.
The activity highlighted the importance of proper waste disposal, environmental conservation, and collective efforts in keeping educational institutions clean.
In alignment with the objectives of Special Campaign 6.0, Assam Rifles organised the targeted cleanliness drive during the school vacation to ensure school premises were thoroughly cleaned and maintained.
Kiphire: In Kiphire, Assam Rifles organised an interaction with orphaned and specially-abled children as part of the Durga Puja celebrations. A total of 14 children and four staff participated in the programme, which aimed at spreading happiness, promoting inclusivity, and strengthening community bonds.
During the interaction, personnel engaged with the children, offering encouragement and support. To mark the festive occasion, stationery items were distributed to all 14 children to support their educational needs.
Additionally, Assam Rifles provided guidance, motivation, and training support to aspiring candidates under the SSC Constable (GD) Recruitment 2026-27 initiative in Kiphire.
The force assisted local youth with online applications and provided pre-recruitment training to 10 candidates. Following these efforts, eight candidates, comprising seven male candidates and one female candidate, qualified for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Physical training for all eight candidates has commenced at Kiphire to enhance their fitness and endurance.
Mokokchung: As part of its community engagement efforts, Assam Rifles organised a recreational-cum-educational visit for 37 students and staff members to the historic town of Impur in Mokokchung district.
During the tour, the group visited the Impur Museum, the historic Impur Church, and the local Eco Park, gaining insights into the legacy of the region while exploring its cultural heritage and biodiversity.