Assam Rifles establish Charcoal manufacturing project for Widows Welfare Society
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 26 2014:
The 20 Assam Rifles of HQ 26 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) established Charcoal Manufacturing Project for Widows Welfare Society, Chandel.
The formation has been at the forefront of launching initiatives towards empowering women.
Inaugurating the Charcoal Project, Commander, 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.