Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 28 2008:
The 29 Assam rifles of 26 Sector adopted two children studying in standard II and KG at St Peter's School, Tengnoupal.
Stating that the adopted children Mr Obkim Mate (7) and Miss Nengithem (6) were selected by Tengnoupal village authority in consultation with the unit and school authorities, a PRO IGAR (S) release revealed that the 29 AR came forward to help these children seeing the academic spark in them and because of poor financial status of their parents.
Highlighting that units of 26 Sector AR had been extending helping hand to bright students in every possible manner, the PRO statement expressed that adoption and sponsoring these students (Obkim & Nengithem) for education till class X will go a long way in giving them a secure and bright future.