AR launches charcoal manufacturing project
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 26 2014:
Troops of 20 Assam Rifles of HQ 26 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) established a charcoal manufacturing project for Widows Welfare Society, Chandel.
The formation has been at the forefront of launching initiatives towards empowering women, PRO of IGAR (S) informed in a statement.
Inaugurating the charcoal project, Commander of 26 Sector Assam Rifles appreciated the interest and efforts of the widow organisation for improving the quality of life.
He also exhorted the villagers especially the youth to seek inspiration from the widow organisation which has achieved self employment through such projects, thus assisting in development of the village and district.
The charcoal project was promoted by Assam Rifles as it is an attempt to generate self sustaining and income generating unit which will help uplift the living standard of widows in Chandel district.
Members of the organisation and the civil administration appreciated the assistance provided by Assam Rifles for establishing the charcoal manufacturing project as it is yet another step taken up by Assam Rifles for women empowerment.