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View AllAssam Rifles Organised Veterinary Camp at Mokokchung Town, Mokokchung District Nagaland
Mokokchung Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) organized a free Veterinary Camp at Veterinary Hospital, Yimyu Ward, Mokokchung on 07 Feb 2023 under Operation Sadbhavana Project.
The event was primarily organised keeping in view the paucity of veterinary medical facilities in the area and provide veterinary support at the doorstep for the poor livestock and animal of villagers. The Battalion has carried out wide publicity well in advance so that maximum people could avail the benefits for their animals. The camp was conducted under the supervision of Veterinary Representatives from Mobile Field Veterinary Hospital of Dimapur and medical staff of Mokokchung Battalion.
The response from the local populace was overwhelming and during the Camp, more than 3000 animals including dogs, cattle, goats, poultry in all categories were treated. Veterinary medication was distributed free of cost to pet owners and animal farmers were educated on hygiene and sanitation of their livestock.
Assam Rifles Organises Friendly Cricket Match
Modi Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) organised a friendly cricket match at Chandel on 05 Feb 2023.
The match was played between Chandel Company of Modi Battalion and Friends Cricket Club, Chandel. The youth’s inclination towards sports was witnessed by the enthusiastic participation. A total of 24 players participated and 60 villagers witnessed the match.
The event culminated in prize distribution and refreshments for all.
Chief of Defence Staff, Visited Defence Sub Systems Manufacturing Plant at Chakan, Pune
General Anil Chauhan, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, Chief of Defence Staff, visited Defence Sub Systems Manufacturing Plant at Nibe Limited in Chakan, Pune on 07 Feb 23. The CDS attended the MSME Nibe Def-Expo 2023 showcasing selected Defence products & MSME product displays & inaugurated a new manufacturing plant “Nibe 3” for defence & aerospace equipment. Nibe Defence Limited, a BSE listed company, has a Defence Sub Systems Manufacturing Plant at Chakan, Pune & manufactures wide spectrum of equipment catering to the Defence Industry, supporting fabrication of various indigenous weapon systems including machining & manufacturing of Electric vehicles as well. Pushing for complete self reliance in the defence sector and further encouraging the MSME sector, CDS in his interaction emphasised that the path to “Atmanirbhar Bharat” and achievement of self reliance in defence, research & development and manufacturing of weapons was essential for the implementation of complete self reliance in the defence sector and to ensure that India need not depend on other countries for its defence needs.
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